Raigan
Meaning unknown, possibly an invented or variant spelling.
Name Census estimates that about 921 living Americans carry the first name Raigan. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raigan today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raigan births was 2007 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raigan. 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
921
~ 1 in 372,155 Americans
Peak year
2007
46 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,104
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Raigan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raigan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 381 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raigan 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 Raigan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raigans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Michigan, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Raigan, while Oklahoma, Ohio, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raigan
The name Raigan is a relatively uncommon given name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "rajan," meaning "king" or "ruler." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have originated in ancient India or regions influenced by Sanskrit and Hindu culture.
One theory traces the name's roots to the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, where it could have been used as a title or epithet for a noble or royal character. However, there is no definitive evidence of the name appearing in this text or other ancient Hindu scriptures.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Raigan can be found in historical records from the medieval period, particularly in regions of South Asia and parts of the Middle East. During this time, the name may have been adopted and adapted by various cultures and ethnic groups.
One notable individual bearing the name Raigan was a 12th-century Persian poet and scholar from the city of Nishapur, in present-day Iran. His full name was Raigan al-Din Muhammad, and he was known for his contributions to Persian literature and Islamic philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Raigan was a 16th-century Indian ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire, based in present-day Karnataka. His full name was Raigan Deva Raya, and he is remembered for his military campaigns and patronage of arts and architecture.
In the 18th century, a notable figure named Raigan Khan served as a military commander and governor under the Mughal Empire in India. He played a role in the political and military affairs of the empire during a turbulent period of its history.
Moving further back in time, some records suggest that a Raigan was a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE in the region of modern-day Afghanistan. He is credited with translating and preserving important Buddhist texts and teachings.
While these are some of the notable historical figures associated with the name Raigan, it is important to note that the name's origins and early usage remain relatively obscure, with gaps in historical documentation and research.
People
Raigan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raigan 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
Raigan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raigan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 921 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raigan 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 372,155 US residents.
Is Raigan a common name?
We classify Raigan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 933 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raigan most popular?
The single biggest year for Raigan was 2007, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raigan is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raigan a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raigan 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.