Raeqwon
Unique invented name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 73 living Americans carry the first name Raeqwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raeqwon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raeqwon births was 1996 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raeqwon. 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 Raeqwon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
73
~ 1 in 4,695,265 Americans
Peak year
1996
15 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2001 SSA rank
#7,371
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Raeqwon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raeqwon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 55 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Raeqwon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raeqwon 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 Raeqwon 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 Raeqwon
The name Raeqwon has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, which dates back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ra-eq-won," which roughly translate to "the one who walks with the sun."
The earliest known reference to the name Raeqwon can be found in a cuneiform tablet discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, which dates back to around 2500 BC. This tablet appears to be a record of births and names, and the name Raeqwon is listed among them.
In ancient Sumerian mythology, the sun was revered as a powerful and life-giving force, and it is possible that the name Raeqwon was given to children as a way of honoring the sun and invoking its blessings upon them. This connection to the sun and its associated symbolism of life, warmth, and growth may have contributed to the name's enduring popularity throughout the ages.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Raeqwon was a Sumerian scribe who lived around 2200 BC. His name was Raeqwon-Sin, and he is known for his extensive writings on the subject of mathematics and astronomy.
Another notable figure with the name Raeqwon was a Babylonian prince who lived around 1700 BC. His name was Raeqwon-Marduk, and he was renowned for his military prowess and leadership during a time of great conflict between the Babylonian and Assyrian empires.
In the 5th century BC, a Greek philosopher named Raeqwon of Miletus made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and astronomy. He is credited with being one of the first individuals to propose the idea that the Earth was spherical and not flat.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist and sculptor named Raeqwon Ghiberti (1378-1455) gained fame for his work on the bronze doors of the Baptistery in Florence, which depicted scenes from the Old Testament.
In the 19th century, a Russian writer and philosopher named Raeqwon Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) gained international recognition for his novels, which explored themes of human psychology, morality, and existentialism.
While the name Raeqwon has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and civilizations throughout history, each adding their own unique interpretations and meanings to this enduring and fascinating name.
People
Raeqwon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Raeqwon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raeqwon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 73 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raeqwon 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 4,695,265 US residents.
Is Raeqwon a common name?
We classify Raeqwon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raeqwon most popular?
The single biggest year for Raeqwon was 1996, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raeqwon is about 28 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 Raeqwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raeqwon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raeqwon 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 Raeqwon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raeqwon 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 Raeqwon 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 Raeqwon?
Find out how many people share the name Raeqwon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.