Raleigh Name Popularity and Statistics
Raleigh is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Raleigh?
Raleigh is spelled R-A-L-E-I-G-H. The name has 7 letters.
Raleigh Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,880
Recorded Births104
Rank#2,207
Recorded Births64
- Girls usage rose 33 places to #1,880 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 54 places to #2,207 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Raleigh Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 104 | #1,880 |
| 2025 | Boys | 64 | #2,207 |
| 2024 | Girls | 104 | #1,913 |
| 2024 | Boys | 63 | #2,261 |
| 2023 | Girls | 126 | #1,645 |
| 2023 | Boys | 70 | #2,097 |
| 2022 | Girls | 119 | #1,742 |
| 2022 | Boys | 65 | #2,217 |
| 2021 | Girls | 136 | #1,544 |
| 2021 | Boys | 63 | #2,225 |
| 2020 | Girls | 147 | #1,459 |
| 2020 | Boys | 82 | #1,815 |
| 2019 | Girls | 161 | #1,392 |
| 2019 | Boys | 99 | #1,642 |
| 2018 | Girls | 149 | #1,474 |
| 2018 | Boys | 93 | #1,687 |
| 2017 | Girls | 157 | #1,441 |
| 2017 | Boys | 79 | #1,861 |
| 2016 | Girls | 170 | #1,380 |
| 2016 | Boys | 89 | #1,739 |
| 2015 | Girls | 156 | #1,470 |
| 2015 | Boys | 78 | #1,870 |
| 2014 | Girls | 122 | #1,714 |
| 2014 | Boys | 113 | #1,447 |
When Was Raleigh Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Girls
170 recorded births
National rank #1,380
2019 · Girls
161 recorded births
National rank #1,392
2017 · Girls
157 recorded births
National rank #1,441
2015 · Girls
156 recorded births
National rank #1,470
Where Raleigh Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #677 | 6 |
| SC | #688 | 6 |
| AL | #819 | 5 |
| GA | #984 | 9 |
| FL | #1,685 | 7 |
| TX | #3,285 | 5 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #1,040 | 5 |
| NC | #1,277 | 5 |
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |