Total births
491
Girls' name · since 1995
Raeghan
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 491 babies named Raeghan, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #16094
- among girls today
- 491
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Raeghan is the #16094 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 491 recorded since 1995.
Raeghan has 491 recorded births among girls since 1995, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #16094 as of the latest data, more common than 9% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2024.
- #16094 among girls today
- 491 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 9% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Raeghan is currently the #16094 girls' name in America, more common than 9% of girls - 491 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #16094
- among girls today
- 491
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other girls
Raeghan vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#16094
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 9% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Raeghan was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
37 babies were named Raeghan in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Raeghan compares
491 Top 45% higher than 55% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Raeghan's all-time total is 29% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Raeghan | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 491 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Raeghan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raeghan's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raeghan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#16,094
Active since
1995
Raeghan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2024
- Peak year (2016)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Raeghan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Raeghan's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Raeghan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
147 births
- 2010s
2010s
262 births
- 2020s 63
2020s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 262 births (53% of all-time use).
Raeghan by state
Where Raeghan concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.0% |
Florida share of Raeghan's total US births 1.0%
Even split
5 of 491 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raeghan? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 491 babies named Raeghan. Today it holds rank #16094 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 37 births.
When was Raeghan most popular? ▼
Raeghan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Raeghan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raeghan are Florida (5 births), Michigan (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Raeghan been used? ▼
Records for Raeghan go back to 1995, giving 30 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Raeghan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raelynn, Raegan, Rae, Raelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Raeghan's data
- Raeghan's decade-level peak was the 2010s (262 total births); usage has since declined to 63 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Raeghans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Raeghan
Nearby Names Like Raeghan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raeghan
Raelynn Girl
#113 34,671 births
Raegan Girl
#458 25,214 births
Rae Girl
#1264 23,460 births
Raelyn Girl
#422 15,768 births
Raeann Girl
#9642 3,915 births
Compare Raeghan side by side: Raeghan vs Raelynn Raeghan vs Raegan Raeghan vs Rae
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1995–2024 (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. "Raeghan: #16094 Girls' Name - 491 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raeghan. 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 Raeghan 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 July 2026.