Raleigh
girl name#1880 in 2025Raleigh entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #1380 in 2016, ranks #1880 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1923–2025
#1880
rank today
#1380
peak (2016)
104
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4967 |
| 1940s | #4528 |
| 1950s | #4625 |
| 1960s | #7025 |
| 1970s | #7570 |
| 1980s | #5846 |
| 1990s | #4195 |
| 2000s | #3361 |
| 2010s | #1636 |
| 2020s | #1697 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Raleigh has been most popular in TX, GA, LA.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Raleigh are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raleigh is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raleigh in 2025?
- Raleigh ranks #1880 among US girl names in 2025, with 104 babies given the name.
- When was the name Raleigh most popular?
- Raleigh peaked in 2016, reaching #1380 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Raleigh with classmates?
- Raleigh will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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