Raequawn
A masculine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Raequawn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raequawn today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raequawn births was 1996 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raequawn. 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 Raequawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1996
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,743
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Raequawn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raequawn 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 Raequawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raequawn
The name Raequawn appears to be a modern, creative spelling variation of the biblical name Raquan, derived from the Hebrew name Raqah. The Hebrew root word "raqa" means "to be thin" or "to be empty." In ancient Hebrew culture, this name was likely given to children who were born underweight or premature.
The earliest known record of the name Raqah appears in the Old Testament, in the Book of Numbers. Here, Raqah is mentioned as a son of Shobal, a descendant of the tribe of Judah. However, beyond this brief mention, there are no other significant historical references to the name in ancient texts or scriptures.
The name Raequawn is a more recent variant, likely created within the last few decades as a unique spin on the traditional biblical name. There are no well-known historical figures specifically recorded with this particular spelling.
However, some notable individuals who bore the original Hebrew name Raqah or similar variations include:
1. Raqah ben Shobal (fl. circa 1500 BCE) - The biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Numbers.
2. Raqah al-Nabulsi (1677-1766) - A prominent Islamic scholar and poet from Palestine.
3. Raqah ibn Salih (fl. 8th century CE) - An Arab mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad.
4. Raqah al-Dimashqi (1288-1366) - A Syrian scholar and historian known for his writings on the Mongol Empire.
5. Raqah al-Misri (1201-1286) - An Egyptian Sufi mystic and poet revered for his spiritual teachings.
While the name Raequawn may not have a long historical pedigree, its roots can be traced back to ancient Hebrew origins, where it was likely given to signify a child's delicate or fragile beginnings. The modern spelling is a creative interpretation that adds a unique flair to this age-old name.
People
Raequawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raequawn 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
Raequawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raequawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raequawn 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Raequawn a common name?
We classify Raequawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raequawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Raequawn was 1996, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raequawn is about 29 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 Raequawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raequawn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raequawn 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 Raequawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raequawn 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 Raequawn 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 common is the name Raequawn?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.