Total births
2,289
Boys' name · since 1994
Raekwon
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 2,289 babies named Raekwon, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6341
- among boys today
- 2,289
- born since 1994
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Raekwon is the #6341 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,289 recorded since 1994.
Raekwon has 2,289 recorded births among boys since 1994, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6341 as of the latest data, more common than 56% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #6341 among boys today
- 2,289 born since 1994
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Raekwon is currently the #6341 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 2,289 born since 1994, peaking in the 1990s.
- #6341
- among boys today
- 2,289
- born since 1994
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Raekwon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6341
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Raekwon was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
445 babies were named Raekwon in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
How Raekwon compares
2,289 Top 20% higher than 80% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Raekwon's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Raekwon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,289 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 445 | 23 | 22,252 |
Raekwon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raekwon's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 10% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 90%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2014, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 445, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raekwon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1996
Current rank
#6,341
Active since
1994
Raekwon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (1996)
- 445
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Raekwon popularity over time - girls
6 total births recorded since 1996 (Raekwon as girls' name)
Raekwon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Raekwon's strongest decade.
1,498 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Raekwon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
1,498 births
- 2000s 568
2000s
568 births
- 2010s 118
2010s
118 births
- 2020s 105
2020s
105 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,498 births (65% of all-time use).
How Raekwon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Raekwon's total volume
Raekwon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Raekwon by state
Where Raekwon concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 273 | 11.9% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 185 | 8.1% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 159 | 6.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 148 | 6.5% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 131 | 5.7% |
| #6 | Florida | | 116 | 5.1% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 104 | 4.5% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 90 | 3.9% |
North Carolina share of Raekwon's total US births 11.9%
Even split
273 of 2,289 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Raekwon appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raekwon? ▼
Since 1994, Social Security records show 2,289 babies named Raekwon. Today it holds rank #6341 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 445 births.
When was Raekwon most popular? ▼
Raekwon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,498 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Raekwon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raekwon are North Carolina (273 births), Virginia (185 births), South Carolina (159 births).
How long has the name Raekwon been used? ▼
Records for Raekwon go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Raekwon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rae, Raeford, Raequan, Raed, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Raekwon's data
- Raekwon's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,498 total births); usage has since declined to 105 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Raekwons (273 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 Raekwon
Nearby Names Like Raekwon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raekwon
Rae Boy
#7280 960 births
Raeford Boy
613 births
Raequan Boy
#12976 516 births
Raed Boy
#5988 477 births
Rael Boy
#2332 458 births
Compare Raekwon side by side: Raekwon vs Rae Raekwon vs Raeford Raekwon vs Raequan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Raekwon
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, 1994–2025 (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. "Raekwon: #6341 Boys' Name - 2,289 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raekwon. 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 Raekwon 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.