How Many People Are Named Raeleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Raeleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Raeleigh is a very rare female name, with only 2,278 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 144,853 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly all its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 2,295 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Raeleigh Through the Generations
Raeleigh emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2017 with 138 births. The name's bearers are predominantly young, with 2,274 under 30, 21 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This trend suggests it's a rising name among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Raeleigh's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Raeleigh
How Many People Have the Name Raeleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,278 people in the United States currently share the name Raeleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,853 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Raeleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Raeleigh is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Raeleigh Mean?
Raeleigh means "creative variant of Raelyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Raeleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Raeleigh Most Popular?
The name Raeleigh reached peak popularity in 2017, with 138 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Raeleigh?
Approximately 2,278 people named Raeleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,295. That works out to roughly 1 in 144,853 Americans.
Is Raeleigh a rare name?
Raeleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,853 Americans has this name.
What does the name Raeleigh mean?
Raeleigh means "creative variant of Raelyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Raeleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Raeleigh are male and 100% are female.
When was Raeleigh most popular?
Raeleigh peaked in 2017 with 138 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.