Declining since 2002, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Raudel since 1960
Babies named Raudel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 174 |
| 1990s | 227 |
| 2000s | 248 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Raudel is a modern Spanish name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1960. It reached its peak popularity in 2001, reflecting a pattern where Hispanic names gained broader use in the 2000s. Since 2002, however, its frequency has been in decline: in 2022, it ranked 8,243rd, with only about 1 in 189,786 newborn boys given the name. This trajectory is consistent with a broader shift away from -del suffixed names in recent decades. Raudel has never been recorded among the top names in any state, remaining a rare but recognized part of the Hispanic naming repertoire. Its etymology is debated, but the blend of Raúl and a fashionable suffix likely explains its brief ascent.
Raudel is a modern Spanish given name, likely a blend of Raúl and the popular suffix -del, influenced by names like Fidel and Odalis. It has been in limited use in the United States since the 1960s, particularly among Latino communities, though its exact derivation is uncertain. The name may also draw from Germanic roots, with 'raud' suggesting counsel or rule, but this is speculative.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rau, Delly
Sibling names for Raudel
Names that share Raudel's style, for a brother or sister.
