Raleigh Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Raleigh is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Raleigh has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Raleigh' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 553rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 626th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 816th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1202nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1521st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2073rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1905th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7516th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8881st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10092nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4970th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2818th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1580th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Raleigh' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Raleigh"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Raleigh"
"Raleigh" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 553rd of 7545 | 2,029 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 626th of 6773 | 1,719 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 816th of 7552 | 1,565 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1202nd of 10718 | 765 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1521st of 16616 | 834 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2073rd of 24088 | 950 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1905th of 23106 | 967 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7516th of 9204 | 13 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8881st of 12526 | 23 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10092nd of 19264 | 45 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4970th of 27321 | 279 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2818th of 35406 | 922 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1580th of 30306 | 1,665 |
Regional Popularity of "Raleigh" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 661st/661 |
100.00% 1194th/1194 |
100.00% 432nd/432 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 821st/821 |
100.00% 1171st/1171 |
100.00% 500th/500 |
100.00% 891st/891 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 940th/940 |
100.00% 1233rd/1233 |
100.00% 663rd/663 |
100.00% 1337th/1337 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1417th/1417 |
100.00% 1550th/1550 |
100.00% 1085th/1085 |
100.00% 2146th/2146 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 2379th/2379 |
100.00% 2841st/2841 |
100.00% 1425th/1425 |
100.00% 2237th/2237 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 2901st/2901 |
- |
100.00% 1819th/1819 |
100.00% 2823rd/2823 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 2286th/2286 |
- |
100.00% 1738th/1738 |
100.00% 2374th/2374 |
Regional Popularity of "Raleigh" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 3465th/3465 |
100.00% 4481st/4481 |
100.00% 2078th/2078 |
100.00% 4772nd/4772 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 2206th/2206 |
100.00% 2925th/2925 |
100.00% 1128th/1128 |
100.00% 3912th/3912 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Raleigh"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Raleigh" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.