Rallie
A diminutive form of the masculine name Ralph, derived from Old Norse meaning "counsel wolf".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Rallie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rallie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rallie births was 1917 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rallie. 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 Rallie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,448
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Rallie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rallie 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 Rallie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rallie
The name Rallie is believed to have originated from the Old English word "ræd," which means "counsel" or "advice." It was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxons in Britain during the 5th to 11th centuries. The name was often associated with individuals who were known for their wisdom and guidance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rallie can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of events in Anglo-Saxon England. The Chronicle mentions a nobleman named Rallie, who served as an advisor to King Alfred the Great in the 9th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Rallie gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes in England. It was often given to sons who were expected to take on leadership roles or to serve as advisors to kings and lords.
In the 12th century, a knight named Rallie de Montfort fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade. He was known for his bravery and strategic abilities on the battlefield.
Another notable figure named Rallie was a 14th-century scholar and theologian from Oxford, England. Rallie of Oxford was renowned for his writings on philosophy and theology, and he is believed to have influenced the works of other prominent thinkers of his time.
In the 16th century, Rallie Bacon was a prominent English philosopher and statesman who served as Lord Keeper of the Great Seal under Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his contributions to the field of science and his advocacy for empirical methods of inquiry.
During the 17th century, a Scottish nobleman named Rallie Douglas played a significant role in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. He was a staunch supporter of the Royalist cause and served as a military commander under King Charles I.
People
Rallie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rallie 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
Rallie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rallie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rallie 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 - US residents.
Is Rallie a common name?
We classify Rallie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rallie most popular?
The single biggest year for Rallie was 1917, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rallie is about 0 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 Rallie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rallie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rallie 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 Rallie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rallie 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 Rallie 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 named Rallie?
Find out how many Americans are named Rallie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.