Raleigh

Raleigh is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 167 babies in the United States.

Raleigh at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Raleigh

Raleigh belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Raleigh first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 12,165 babies since 1880, including 167 in 2024.

Raleigh in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Raleigh in 2024
167
Total since 1880
12,165

Raleigh in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Babies named Raleigh in 2016
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raleigh mean?

The meaning of Raleigh is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Raleigh a boy or girl name?

Raleigh is a unisex name. In 2024, 167 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Raleigh?

Raleigh comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Raleigh?

Raleigh is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 12,165 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].