Raelan
A gender-neutral name of Scottish origin meaning "little mighty warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Raelan. It is a predominantly female name (96.1% of registrations). The average person named Raelan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raelan births was 2015 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raelan. 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.
People living today
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
2015
17 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,596
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Raelan
Raelan leans heavily female at 96.1% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Raelan as a male name
- Ranked #13,596 in 2013
- 5 male births in 2013
- Peak: 2013 (5 births)
Raelan as a female name
- Ranked #14,825 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (17 births)
Popularity
Raelan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raelan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 103 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raelan 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 Raelan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raelan
The name Raelan is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not have any direct ties to ancient languages or cultures. The name appears to be a blend of the common English names Rachel and Allan, possibly aiming to create a unique and gender-neutral moniker.
While there are no known historical figures or ancient texts associated with this name, a few notable individuals have borne it in recent decades. Raelan Pette, an American artist, and author were born in 1969 and gained recognition for her work exploring themes of identity and self-expression. Raelan Mincey, born in 1984, is a former professional basketball player from the United States who competed in several international leagues.
Another bearer of this name is Raelan Rubenstein, a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1972. She co-founded a successful software company and has been actively involved in various charitable initiatives. In the world of sports, Raelan Parkinson, a British former professional soccer player born in 1981, had a notable career playing for several English clubs.
Lastly, Raelan Steinau, an American environmentalist and activist born in 1967, has made significant contributions to the conservation movement, particularly in the areas of sustainable living and environmental education.
While the name Raelan is relatively uncommon, its unique blend of traditional elements and modern flair has attracted a small but notable group of individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from art and business to sports and activism.
People
Raelan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raelan 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
Raelan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raelan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raelan 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 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Raelan a common name?
We classify Raelan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raelan most popular?
The single biggest year for Raelan was 2015, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raelan is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raelan a female name?
Yes, 96.1% of people registered as Raelan in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.