How Many People Are Named Raleigh?

12,165

people in the United States are named Raleigh

1 in 27,538 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2464

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0036%

Of US population

Peak Year

2019

260 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: RAW-lee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was from a place name meaning either "red clearing" or "roe deer clearing" in Old English.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
24.3%
Male
75.7%

This name is Gender Neutral

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 54.1 years old

Young (<30) 4,734
38.9%
Adult (30–60) 1,744
14.3%
Senior (>60) 5,687
46.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 741
North Carolina 712
Georgia 710
Virginia 621
Kentucky 383
Florida 355
Louisiana 247
South Carolina 247
California 208
Tennessee 153

💡 Fun Facts About "Raleigh"

  • 167 babies were named Raleigh in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2019
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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