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The name Raleigh has Old English origins, meaning 'roe deer clearing'. It evolved from Rāhleah in Old English to Ralegh in Middle English, eventually becoming Raleigh in Modern English. The name is linked to Sir Walter Raleigh, who was instrumental in English colonial efforts. It carries a positive modern image, particularly associated with the city of Raleigh in North Carolina, and has notable bearers like Sir Walter Raleigh and the actor Raleigh Ritchie.

The name Raleigh is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Raleigh has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Raleigh' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 553rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 626th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 816th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1202nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1521st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2073rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1905th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7516th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8881st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10092nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4970th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2818th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1580th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Raleigh' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.