Raeed
A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "one who approves or agrees".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Raeed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raeed today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raeed births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raeed. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Raeed with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Raeed. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2008 SSA rank
#14,120
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Raeed: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raeed 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 Raeed during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raeed
The name Raeed originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "ra'ada," which means "to thunder" or "to roar." The name is believed to have emerged in ancient times, when the power and strength of thunder were revered and associated with divine forces.
In the early Islamic era, the name Raeed gained popularity as a symbol of strength and resilience. It was often given to newborn boys as a way of bestowing upon them the qualities of courage and determination. The name is mentioned in several historical texts and records from that period, reflecting its widespread usage across the Arabic-speaking world.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Raeed dates back to the 7th century CE, when a renowned Arab poet and warrior named Raeed Ibn Al-Muhalhal gained fame for his bravery and literary works. His poetry celebrated the virtues of honor, bravery, and loyalty, aligning with the symbolic meaning of his name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Raeed. In the 10th century, Raeed Al-Deen Al-Qazwini was a prominent Islamic scholar and geographer who authored several influential works on geography and natural sciences. His contributions to the field of knowledge were significant during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
In the 12th century, Raeed Al-Din Al-Ghazali was a renowned Islamic philosopher and theologian. His works, such as "The Incoherence of the Philosophers" and "The Revival of the Religious Sciences," had a profound impact on Islamic thought and continue to be studied and revered to this day.
During the 13th century, Raeed Al-Din Al-Razi was a prominent Persian physician, philosopher, and alchemist. He made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, chemistry, and philosophy, and his works were widely circulated and studied in the Islamic world and beyond.
Another notable figure bearing the name Raeed was Raeed Al-Din Al-Attar, a renowned Persian poet and theoretician of Sufism who lived in the 12th century. His poetic works, such as "The Conference of the Birds" and "The Book of Divinity," are considered masterpieces of Persian literature and have been widely translated and studied across the world.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Raeed, reflecting its enduring significance and the rich heritage associated with its meaning and origins.
People
Raeed + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raeed 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
Raeed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raeed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raeed 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Raeed a common name?
We classify Raeed as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raeed most popular?
The single biggest year for Raeed was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raeed is about 20 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 Raeed in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raeed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raeed 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 Raeed still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raeed 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 Raeed 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 have the name Raeed?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Raeed, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.