Raeleigh
Every Raeleigh since 1994 — 2,371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raeleigh
Raeleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,430 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 2,371 American babies have been named Raeleigh. Its peak came in 2017, when 138 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Raeleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raeleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,430 |
| 2024 | 82 | #2,279 |
| 2023 | 117 | #1,758 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1,927 |
| 2021 | 136 | #1,551 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,946 |
| 2019 | 112 | #1,828 |
| 2018 | 129 | #1,646 |
| 2017 | 138 | #1,589 |
| 2016 | 131 | #1,654 |
| 2015 | 129 | #1,663 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1,649 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1,876 |
| 2012 | 104 | #1,915 |
| 2011 | 106 | #1,894 |
| 2010 | 98 | #2,040 |
| 2009 | 95 | #2,133 |
| 2008 | 78 | #2,457 |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,636 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,301 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,571 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,679 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,333 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,711 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,293 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,113 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,967 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raeleigh in 2025?
Raeleigh ranked #2,430 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raeleigh?
2,371 babies have been named Raeleigh in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raeleigh most popular?
Raeleigh peaked in 2017, when 138 newborns received the name.
Is Raeleigh a boy or girl name?
Raeleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raeleigh rising or falling?
Raeleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.