How Many People Are Named Raley?
Complete statistics for the name Raley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Raley is a very rare modern name that's barely a blip on the national radar. Only about 374 people in the United States carry this name today, which means roughly 1 in 881,318 Americans share it. It peaked in 2007 with just 25 births, and a striking 94% of bearers are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, analytical thinking, and a deep quest for truth. It's associated with spiritual awareness and a natural inclination toward understanding life's deeper mysteries.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 378 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Raley Through the Generations
Raley didn't exist in baby name records until relatively recently, and it's a name that belongs almost entirely to one generation. With 378 total births recorded in US history, this name has never reached mainstream popularity, but it did carve out a small moment in the 2000s. The peak year was 2007, when 25 babies received the name, and the average age of someone named Raley is just 19 years old. That's remarkably young, and the age breakdown tells a vivid story: 354 of the 374 living bearers are under 30, while only 24 fall in the 30-to-60 range. There aren't any bearers over 60 at all. Globally, Raley ranks #593,349 with around 229 living bearers worldwide, making it exceptionally uncommon even on the international stage. The trend is currently declining, so it's possible this name had its brief window and may not return to even its modest peak. Still, for those who carry it, there's something undeniably distinctive about a name this rare.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Raley's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Raley
How Many People Have the Name Raley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,985 people in the United States currently share the name Raley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,380 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Raley a Common or Rare Name?
Raley is classified as 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 Raley Mean?
Raley means "From a meadow clearing" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Raley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Raley Most Popular?
The name Raley reached peak popularity in 2007, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Raley?
Approximately 5,985 people named Raley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,985. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,380 Americans.
Is Raley a rare name?
Raley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,380 Americans has this name.
What does the name Raley mean?
Raley means "From a meadow clearing" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Raley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Raley are male and 100% are female.
When was Raley most popular?
Raley peaked in 2007 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.