Total births
42
Boys' name · since 1912
Raeburn
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 42 babies named Raeburn, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 1912–1938
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
42 boys have been named Raeburn since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Raeburn recorded 42 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1938.
- 42 total births
- 1912–1938 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
42 boys have been named Raeburn since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1938.
- 42
- total births
- 1912–1938
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Raeburn was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
8 babies were named Raeburn in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Raeburn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Raeburn splits its recorded history at 1928: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1930 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Raeburn at a glance
Last recorded 1938Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Raeburn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1938
- Peak year (1930)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Raeburn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Raeburn's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Raeburn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 20 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raeburn? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 42 babies named Raeburn. The most recent recorded year was 1938. Its busiest year on record was 1930, with 8 births.
When was Raeburn most popular? ▼
Raeburn was most popular in the 1930s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
How long has the name Raeburn been used? ▼
Records for Raeburn go back to 1912, giving 27 years of history through 1938.
What names are similar to Raeburn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raekwon, Rae, Raeford, Raequan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Raeburn
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raeburn
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Raeford Boy
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Raequan Boy
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Raed Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1938 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Raeburn: Baby Name Since 1912 - 42 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raeburn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Raeburn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.