Declining since 1998, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Raeann since 1936
Babies named Raeann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 93 |
| 1950s | 226 |
| 1960s | 528 |
| 1970s | 511 |
| 1980s | 640 |
| 1990s | 883 |
| 2000s | 626 |
| 2010s | 304 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Raeann is a compound name blending Rae and Ann, a common American pattern in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1936, it saw its peak popularity in 1998, ranking 5,554 in 2025 with 1 in 73,058 births. Since its peak, usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader trend away from hyphenated or compound names. Raeann is primarily used for girls, and its top states of occurrence are not concentrated in any particular region.
Raeann is a modern compound name formed from Rae and Ann. Rae originated as a variant of Ray, from names like Rachel meaning 'ewe' in Hebrew. Ann derives from Hannah, meaning 'grace' in Hebrew, and entered English via Latin and French. Raeann follows a 20th-century pattern of blending two popular feminine names, common in the United States. It has been in use since at least 1936, with its peak popularity in 1998.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Ann, Annie, Ray
Sibling names for Raeann
Names that share Raeann's style, for a brother or sister.
