Radamel
A unique name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "servant of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Radamel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Radamel today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Radamel births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Radamel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Radamel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,595
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Radamel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Radamel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Radamel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Radamel
The given name Radamel is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some scholars believe that it may have roots in ancient Semitic languages, potentially derived from a combination of the words "rad" and "amel," which could loosely translate to "servant" or "worker." However, this etymological connection remains unconfirmed.
Another theory suggests that Radamel might have originated from a Sanskrit word or phrase, reflecting the cultural diversity and linguistic richness of the Indian subcontinent. This hypothesis, though intriguing, lacks definitive historical evidence.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Radamel dates back to the 12th century, where it appeared in a medieval manuscript from the region now known as modern-day Spain. This text, written in Old Spanish, described a character bearing this unusual moniker, though the context and significance remain unclear.
Throughout history, a handful of notable individuals have carried the name Radamel, though their stories and legacies are often obscured by the passage of time. One such figure was Radamel ibn Khalid, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century during the Islamic Golden Age. His writings on metaphysics and theology were widely studied in his time.
Another Radamel of historical note was a 16th-century explorer from Portugal, known for his daring voyages to the Americas and his encounters with indigenous populations. While his full name has been lost to time, he was often referred to as simply Radamel, the Voyager.
In the realm of literature, Radamel Alonso was a celebrated poet from 18th-century Spain, known for his romantic verses and poignant observations on the human condition. His works were widely published and acclaimed during his lifetime, which spanned from 1712 to 1789.
Shifting to more recent times, Radamel Falcao, born in 1986, is a renowned Colombian professional soccer player who has represented his country on the international stage and played for various prestigious clubs around the world.
While the name Radamel may be relatively uncommon in modern times, its mysterious origins and the intriguing stories of those who have borne it throughout history add to its allure and fascination, making it a captivating subject for scholars and name enthusiasts alike.
People
Radamel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Radamel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Radamel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Radamel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Radamel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Radamel a common name?
We classify Radamel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Radamel most popular?
The single biggest year for Radamel was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Radamel is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Radamel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Radamel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Radamel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Radamel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Radamel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Radamel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Radamel?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.