How old is someone named Raleigh?
The average Raleigh is 31 years old.
Half of all living Raleighs are between 10 and 49. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Raleighs are much younger than 31.
When was Raleigh popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Raleigh peaked around 1884, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 233 | 0 |
| 1910s | 846 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,170 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 916 | 110 |
| 1940s | 1,046 | 450 |
| 1950s | 868 | 570 |
| 1960s | 584 | 470 |
| 1970s | 484 | 440 |
| 1980s | 598 | 570 |
| 1990s | 794 | 770 |
| 2000s | 1,076 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 2,225 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 1,143 | 1,100 |
How many Raleighs are still alive?
About 7,800 Raleighs are alive in the US today. That's 63% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Raleigh since 1880.
Roughly half of all Raleighs ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Raleigh?
About one in three living Raleighs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Raleigh an old name?
Somewhat. Raleigh is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Raleigh will be 33 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Raleigh a boy or girl name?
Both. 39% of living Raleighs are women and 61% are men.
The women average 15 and the men 41.
Names the same age as Raleigh
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Raleigh's name twin is Jules. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jules's age curve is the closest match to Raleigh's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Raleigh
How old is the average Raleigh?
The average Raleigh in the US is 31 years old. The median is 21, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Raleigh?
About 7,800 Raleighs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Raleigh most popular?
In 2019, when about 260 baby girls were named Raleigh.
Is Raleigh a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 36% of living Raleighs, but the name spans several generations.
Is Raleigh a boy or girl name?
Both. 39% of living Raleighs are women and 61% are men. The women average 15 and the men 41.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this