Total births
381
Boys' name · since 1991
Raistlin
381 babies named Raistlin in U.S. Social Security records since 1991, with the highest year being 2000. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 381
- total births
- 1991–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Raistlin is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 381 have been recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raistlin has been recorded 381 times among boys since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2021.
- 381 total births
- 1991–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
381 boys have been named Raistlin since 1991, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 381
- total births
- 1991–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Raistlin was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
25 babies were named Raistlin in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Raistlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raistlin's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2019, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raistlin at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Raistlin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2021
- Peak year (2000)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Raistlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Raistlin's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Raistlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
124 births
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s
2010s
74 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 171 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raistlin? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 381 babies named Raistlin. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 25 births.
When was Raistlin most popular? ▼
Raistlin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
How long has the name Raistlin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Raistlin since 1991 -- 31 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Raistlin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raiden, Rainer, Rain, Rainier, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Raistlin's data
- Raistlin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (171 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Raistlin
Nearby Names Like Raistlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raistlin
Raiden Boy
#448 12,681 births
Rainer Boy
#2609 1,260 births
Rain Boy
#1666 1,188 births
Rainier Boy
#4007 874 births
Raidyn Boy
#4048 617 births
Compare Raistlin side by side: Raistlin vs Raiden Raistlin vs Rainer Raistlin vs Rain
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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, 1991–2021 (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. "Raistlin: Baby Name Since 1991 - 381 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raistlin. 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 Raistlin 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.