Total births
68
Boys' name · since 1995
Raekwan
Since 1995, U.S. Social Security records show 68 babies named Raekwan, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 68
- total births
- 1995–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
68 boys have been named Raekwan since 1995, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raekwan has been recorded 68 times among boys since 1995, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2000.
- 68 total births
- 1995–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 84% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
68 boys have been named Raekwan since 1995, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 68
- total births
- 1995–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 84%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
84% of everyone ever named Raekwan was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
23 babies were named Raekwan in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Raekwan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Raekwan splits its recorded history at 1998: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1999 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Raekwan at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Raekwan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2000
- Peak year (1996)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Raekwan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Raekwan's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 84% of all-time use.
Raekwan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
57 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 57 births (84% of all-time use).
Raekwan by state
Where Raekwan concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 5 | 7.4% |
North Carolina share of Raekwan's total US births 7.4%
5 of 68 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raekwan? ▼
Raekwan has been given to 68 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 23 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Raekwan most popular? ▼
Raekwan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Raekwan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raekwan are North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Raekwan been used? ▼
Records for Raekwan go back to 1995, giving 6 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Raekwan? ▼
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.
What to do with Raekwan's data
- Raekwan's decade-level peak was the 1990s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Raekwans (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Raekwan
Nearby Names Like Raekwan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raekwan
Raekwon Boy
#6341 2,289 births
Rae Boy
#7280 960 births
Raeford Boy
613 births
Raequan Boy
#12976 516 births
Raed Boy
#5988 477 births
Compare Raekwan side by side: Raekwan vs Raekwon Raekwan vs Rae Raekwan vs Raeford
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1995–2000 (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. "Raekwan: Baby Name Since 1995 - 68 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raekwan. 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 Raekwan 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.