Raley
Every Raley since 1988 — 383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raley
Raley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,715 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 383 American babies have been named Raley. Its peak came in 2007, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Raley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,715 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,917 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,531 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,413 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,897 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,239 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,787 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,946 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,704 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,419 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,673 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,414 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,594 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,152 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,612 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,755 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,661 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,082 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,604 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,512 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,991 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,848 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,900 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,072 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,577 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raley in 2025?
Raley ranked #16,715 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raley?
383 babies have been named Raley in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raley most popular?
Raley peaked in 2007, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Raley a boy or girl name?
Raley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raley rising or falling?
Raley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.