Raleigh
- Pronunciation
- [Ra-leigh]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Roe Deer Meadow
- Origin
- English
Raleigh Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 9,213 baby boys have been named Raleigh. The name peaked in 1921 with 139 US births that year (rank #530). In 2024, ranked #2273 nationally — 1,743 places below its 1921 peak.
Top States for Raleigh
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Raleigh births are: North Carolina (605), Virginia (581), Georgia (513).
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7-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Raleigh's exact length and starting letter: Rabbani, Rabican, Rachael, Rachele, Radbert.
Quick Facts About Raleigh
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawley | From The Roe Deer Meadow | Male | English |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Raleigh against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).