Total births
42
Girls' name · since 1972
Raeshell
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 42 babies named Raeshell, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 1972–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Raeshell sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 42 recorded since 1972.
Raeshell has 42 recorded births among girls since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1994.
- 42 total births
- 1972–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
42 girls have been named Raeshell since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 42
- total births
- 1972–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Raeshell was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
6 babies were named Raeshell in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Raeshell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Raeshell splits its recorded history at 1987: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Raeshell at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Raeshell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1994
- Peak year (1981)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Raeshell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Raeshell's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Raeshell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 21 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raeshell? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 42 babies named Raeshell. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 6 births.
When was Raeshell most popular? ▼
Raeshell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Raeshell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Raeshell since 1972 -- 23 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Raeshell? ▼
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 Raeshell's data
- Raeshell's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 1990s (16) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Raeshell
Nearby Names Like Raeshell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raeshell
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 Raeshell side by side: Raeshell vs Raelynn Raeshell vs Raegan Raeshell vs Rae
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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, 1972–1994 (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. "Raeshell: Baby Name Since 1972 - 42 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raeshell. 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 Raeshell 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.