Raeqwan
An uncommon masculine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Raeqwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raeqwan today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raeqwan births was 1996 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raeqwan. 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 Raeqwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1996
8 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1997 SSA rank
#8,995
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Raeqwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raeqwan 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 Raeqwan 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raeqwan
Raeqwan is a modern invented name that does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin. It appears to be a creative combination of various sounds and letter combinations rather than being derived from an existing word or name in any particular language.
The name Raeqwan does not have any known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from the past. It is a relatively new name that has likely emerged in recent decades as parents have sought unique and distinctive names for their children.
Due to its modern nature and lack of clear historical roots, there are no recorded examples of individuals named Raeqwan from earlier centuries or notable historical figures bearing this name. The name's usage and popularity seem to be a contemporary phenomenon.
While it is possible that there have been individuals named Raeqwan throughout history, their records or accounts have not been widely documented or preserved in a way that would allow for the identification of at least five notable people with this specific first name from earlier eras.
Without a clear linguistic or cultural origin, the name Raeqwan does not have a well-established historical meaning or significance attached to it. It is a unique and modern name that has likely been created and adopted by parents in recent times without a deep-rooted historical context.
People
Raeqwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raeqwan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Raeqwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raeqwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raeqwan 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Raeqwan a common name?
We classify Raeqwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raeqwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Raeqwan was 1996, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raeqwan 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 Raeqwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raeqwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raeqwan 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 Raeqwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raeqwan 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 Raeqwan 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 called Raeqwan?
Find out how many people share the name Raeqwan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.