gender neutral
Raleigh
meadow of deer
About Raleigh
Picture a name that evokes images of stately homes, sprawling estates, and Southern charm. Raleigh brings to mind adventure and exploration, connected to the famous Sir Walter Raleigh who embodied the Renaissance spirit. The name possesses a refined, aristocratic quality while remaining approachable and friendly. Its soft consonants and flowing rhythm create a pleasing auditory experience. Raleigh works beautifully as both a first name and in combination with traditional middle names. The spelling offers visual appeal and distinction, setting your child apart in any classroom or boardroom. Contemporary yet timeless, Raleigh bridges the gap between vintage charm and modern sensibility, offering a name that grows gracefully with your son from playground to professional life.
Popularity of the Name Raleigh
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #499 |
| 1881 | #557 |
| 1882 | #484 |
| 1883 | #445 |
| 1884 | #412 |
| 1885 | #383 |
| 1886 | #366 |
| 1887 | #452 |
| 1888 | #687 |
| 1889 | #402 |
| 1890 | #431 |
| 1891 | #357 |
| 1892 | #440 |
| 1893 | #445 |
| 1894 | #459 |
| 1895 | #522 |
| 1896 | #515 |
| 1897 | #407 |
| 1898 | #517 |
| 1899 | #543 |
| 1900 | #411 |
| 1901 | #449 |
| 1902 | #412 |
| 1903 | #518 |
| 1904 | #489 |
| 1905 | #378 |
| 1906 | #636 |
| 1907 | #469 |
| 1908 | #608 |
| 1909 | #468 |
| 1910 | #633 |
| 1911 | #522 |
| 1912 | #480 |
| 1913 | #518 |
| 1914 | #496 |
| 1915 | #500 |
| 1916 | #570 |
| 1917 | #543 |
| 1918 | #563 |
| 1919 | #617 |
| 1920 | #530 |
| 1921 | #530 |
| 1922 | #553 |
| 1923 | #595 |
| 1924 | #542 |
| 1925 | #638 |
| 1926 | #626 |
| 1927 | #552 |
| 1928 | #651 |
| 1929 | #646 |
| 1930 | #651 |
| 1931 | #601 |
| 1932 | #688 |
| 1933 | #581 |
| 1934 | #572 |
| 1935 | #596 |
| 1936 | #673 |
| 1937 | #649 |
| 1938 | #631 |
| 1939 | #600 |
| 1940 | #644 |
| 1941 | #635 |
| 1942 | #547 |
| 1943 | #610 |
| 1944 | #617 |
| 1945 | #598 |
| 1946 | #646 |
| 1947 | #660 |
| 1948 | #675 |
| 1949 | #711 |
| 1950 | #702 |
| 1951 | #728 |
| 1952 | #712 |
| 1953 | #762 |
| 1954 | #782 |
| 1955 | #822 |
| 1956 | #828 |
| 1957 | #877 |
| 1958 | #784 |
| 1959 | #884 |
| 1961 | #910 |
| 1962 | #894 |
| 1965 | #879 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Raleigh
Names Similar to Raleigh
Nicknames for Raleigh
- Ral
- Leigh
- Lee
- Rally
- Ray
Famous People Named Raleigh
| Raleigh Ritchie | born Jacob Anderson - British actor and musician |
| Raleigh Fingers | Former American baseball player |
| Raleigh Roundtree | American football player |
| Raleigh Aitchison | Canadian politician |
| Raleigh Daniel | American tennis player |
| Raleigh Newsom | American attorney and judge |
| Raleigh H. Merritt | American architect |
| Raleigh Mann | American author and screenwriter |
| Raleigh Marcellus Green | American artist |
| Raleigh Redden | American entrepreneur |
| Raleigh Skelton | American politician |
| Raleigh Brown | American physicist |
| Raleigh J. Finkelstein | American chemist |
| Raleigh Williams | American football player |
| Raleigh Chamberlain | American minister |
| Raleigh E. Barlowe | American composer |
| Raleigh C. Minor | American judge |
| Raleigh Travers Green | British author |
Characters Named Raleigh
| Raleigh Samson | Dragon Age video game series |
| Raleigh Stroud | "The Mentalist" TV series |
| Raleigh "Rawley" Dean | "Sweet Valley High" book series |
| Raleigh Whittier Hayes | "Evening" novel |
| Raleigh Clay | "Alphas" TV series |
| Raleigh Fitzgerald | "Eagle in the Sky" novel |
| Raleigh Sinclair III | "Fallout - New Vegas" video game |
| Raleigh Young | "Big Sky River" novel |
| Raleigh Gibson | "Guiding Light" TV series |
| Raleigh Bond | "The Waltons" TV series |
| Raleigh Webster | "The Outer Limits" TV series |
| Raleigh Rutledge | "Steel Magnolias" play and film |
| Raleigh "Rad" Davis | "Get Real" TV series |
| Raleigh Crusoe | "Tales of the Slayers" comic |
| Raleigh Blake | "Fried Green Tomatoes" novel and film |
| Raleigh Becket | "Quantum Enigma" novel |
| Raleigh Gallaher | "The Gallaher Chronicles" novel series |
| Raleigh Brogan | "Zoo City" novel |
| Raleigh Travers | "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" film |