Raleigh
boy name#2207 in 2025Raleigh entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #349 in 1891, ranks #2207 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2207
rank today
#349
peak (1891)
64
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #453 |
| 1890s | #450 |
| 1900s | #472 |
| 1910s | #540 |
| 1920s | #584 |
| 1930s | #621 |
| 1940s | #631 |
| 1950s | #785 |
| 1960s | #1003 |
| 1970s | #1322 |
| 1980s | #1414 |
| 1990s | #1709 |
| 2000s | #2212 |
| 2010s | #1740 |
| 2020s | #2137 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Raleigh has been most popular in TX, NC, CA.
Living bearers
About 5,000 people named Raleigh are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raleigh alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
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 #2207 among US boy names in 2025, with 64 babies given the name.
- When was the name Raleigh most popular?
- Raleigh peaked in 1891, reaching #349 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Raleigh with classmates?
- Raleigh will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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