Rising since 2013, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Raekwon since 1994
Babies named Raekwon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,498 |
| 2000s | 568 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 105 |
Meaning & origin
Raekwon is a modern American coinage that first appeared in records in 1994. Its rank of 8,243 in 2025 reflects a rarity that has fluctuated since its peak year of 1996, when the name saw its highest usage. In that peak year, it was given to more than twice as many babies as in any subsequent year. After a period of decline, the name has been on a rising trajectory since 2013, though it remains uncommon. Currently, 1 in 189,786 newborn boys receives the name. Its top states have historically been limited, but the name's steady if modest resurgence suggests it appeals to parents looking for a distinctive, urban-sounding name linked to hip-hop culture.
Raekwon is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It combines the element Rae (often a feminine variant of Ray, itself from Raymond) with the trendy suffix -won, possibly influenced by words like 'won' or names like DeShawn. The name gained visibility through the American rapper Raekwon (born 1970), a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, though the name predates his career. It remains rare but has seen occasional use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Ray, Won
Sibling names for Raekwon
Names that share Raekwon's style, for a brother or sister.
