Raedon
A masculine name of Scottish origin meaning "red-haired".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Raedon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raedon today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raedon births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raedon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Raedon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,849
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Raedon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raedon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raedon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raedon
The name Raedon has its origins in the ancient Celtic language of the British Isles, tracing back to the late Iron Age period, around 300 BCE. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic root word *rādī, meaning "path" or "journey," which evolved into the Old Welsh word "rhaedon" and eventually into the modern spelling of "Raedon."
This name was particularly prevalent among the ancient Britons, who inhabited the regions now known as Wales, Cornwall, and parts of northern England. It was often bestowed upon individuals who were known for their adventurous spirit or their aptitude for travel and exploration.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that it may have been used in the oral traditions and bardic poetry of the ancient Celts, which were passed down through generations before being recorded in writing.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Raedon can be found in the genealogical records of the Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd, dating back to the 6th century CE. Among the notable individuals bearing this name was Raedon ap Cynfyn, a Welsh prince and heir apparent to the throne of Gwynedd, who lived in the late 6th century.
Throughout the centuries, the name Raedon has been carried by several notable figures, including:
1. Raedon the Pilgrim (c. 650 CE), a Welsh monk and traveler who embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome and the Holy Land, chronicling his journey in a manuscript that has since been lost.
2. Raedon ap Rhys (c. 1150 - 1197), a Welsh nobleman and military commander who fought alongside the forces of Owain Gwynedd during the Welsh rebellion against the Norman invaders.
3. Raedon Goch (c. 1350 - 1420), a renowned Welsh bard and poet whose works are among the earliest known examples of medieval Welsh poetry.
4. Raedon Fychan (c. 1470 - 1540), a Welsh scholar and translator who played a significant role in the early Renaissance period, translating classical Greek and Latin works into Welsh.
5. Raedon Jones (1683 - 1761), a Welsh explorer and navigator who accompanied Captain James Cook on his second voyage to the Pacific Ocean, serving as a cartographer and surveyor.
While the name Raedon has its roots in the Celtic cultures of the British Isles, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals of Welsh descent or those inspired by its rich historical and linguistic heritage.
People
Raedon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raedon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raedon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raedon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raedon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Raedon a common name?
We classify Raedon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raedon most popular?
The single biggest year for Raedon was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raedon is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Raedon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raedon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raedon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Raedon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raedon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Raedon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Raedon?
Find out how many Americans are named Raedon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.