Total births
264
Boys' name · since 1888
Raliegh
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 264 babies named Raliegh, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 264
- total births
- 1888–1975
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Raliegh is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 264 have been recorded since 1888.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raliegh has been recorded 264 times among boys since 1888, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1975.
- 264 total births
- 1888–1975 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
264 boys have been named Raliegh since 1888, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1975.
- 264
- total births
- 1888–1975
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Raliegh was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
12 babies were named Raliegh in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Raliegh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Raliegh splits its recorded history at 1939: 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 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Raliegh at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Raliegh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1975
- Peak year (1923)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Raliegh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Raliegh's strongest decade.
68 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Raliegh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s 25
1910s
25 births
- 1920s
1920s
61 births
- 1930s
1930s
47 births
- 1940s
1940s
68 births
- 1950s
1950s
32 births
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 68 births (26% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raliegh? ▼
264 babies have been named Raliegh since 1888. It was last recorded in 1975. The peak year was 1923 with 12 births.
When was Raliegh most popular? ▼
Raliegh was most popular in the 1940s decade with 68 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Raliegh been used? ▼
Records for Raliegh go back to 1888, giving 88 years of history through 1975.
What names are similar to Raliegh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ralph, Raleigh, Ralston, Ralphael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Raliegh's data
- Raliegh's decade-level peak was the 1940s (68 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- 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 Raliegh
Nearby Names Like Raliegh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raliegh
Ralph Boy
#1145 414,018 births
Raleigh Boy
#2262 9,279 births
Ralston Boy
#9040 931 births
Ralphael Boy
439 births
Ralf Boy
#12519 304 births
Compare Raliegh side by side: Raliegh vs Ralph Raliegh vs Raleigh Raliegh vs Ralston
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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, 1888–1975 (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. "Raliegh: Baby Name Since 1888 - 264 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raliegh. 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 Raliegh 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.