Holding steady.
Popularity of Raliegh since 1888
Babies named Raliegh per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Raliegh's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Raliegh is an archaic spelling of Raleigh, a name that has seen little use since the 19th century. Its peak came in 1888, the same year it was first recorded in U.S. data, after which it dropped out of the top 1000 entirely. The trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage ever since. The name has no recorded appearances in any top state and is associated with no notable bearers in modern times. As a variant of a place-derived surname, it carries a distinctly vintage feel, reflecting the naming trends of the late 1800s when surname-names for boys were emerging. Today, the more common spelling Raleigh sees occasional use, but Raliegh remains a virtually unused choice.
Raliegh is a variant spelling of Raleigh, an English surname turned given name. The surname Raleigh originates from a place name in Devon, England, composed of Old English elements 'rā' (roe deer) and 'lēah' (wood, clearing). The name was popularized in the United States during the late 19th century, possibly influenced by the fame of Sir Walter Raleigh, though the spelling with 'ie' is less common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ral, Ray, Lee
Variants: Raleigh
Sibling names for Raliegh
Names that share Raliegh's style, for a brother or sister.
