Raice
A unique name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Raice. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raice today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raice births was 2004 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raice. 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 Raice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2004
7 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#9,703
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Raice: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raice 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 Raice 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raice
The name Raice is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, where it was derived from the word "raicah," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." This name first emerged in ancient Indian texts and scriptures around the 5th century BCE, often associated with blessings and auspicious beginnings.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Raice can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Raice was mentioned as the name of a wise sage who imparted valuable teachings to the Pandava princes. This association with wisdom and knowledge further contributed to the positive connotations of the name.
During the medieval period, the name Raice gained popularity among the ruling classes and aristocracy in parts of South Asia. It was often bestowed upon princes and nobles as a symbol of their affluence and high social standing. In the 12th century, Raice Rajput was a renowned warrior and ruler in the region now known as Rajasthan, India.
As the name traveled across different regions and cultures, it underwent minor spelling variations, such as Raice, Rais, or Raicel. However, the core meaning and essence of the name remained largely unchanged.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Raice. One such example is Raice al-Din Shirazi, a Persian philosopher and scientist who lived in the 13th century and made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
In the realm of literature, Raice Nakhchivanski was a prominent 16th-century Azerbaijani poet and writer, known for his lyrical poetry and elegant prose.
More recently, Raice Khan was a celebrated Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1960s and 1970s, earning recognition for his exceptional batting skills.
Another notable figure was Raice Abravanel, a 15th-century Spanish-Jewish philosopher and scholar who played a crucial role in the intellectual and cultural renaissance of the Iberian Peninsula.
While the name Raice is not as common in modern times, it carries a rich historical legacy, serving as a reminder of the diverse cultural influences that have shaped our understanding of names and their meanings.
People
Raice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raice 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
Raice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raice 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Raice a common name?
We classify Raice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raice most popular?
The single biggest year for Raice was 2004, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raice is about 22 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 Raice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raice a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raice 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 Raice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raice 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 Raice 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 Raice?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.