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Why parents love Raleigh- Sir Walter Raleigh explored the New World — Elizabethan adventure.
- Raleigh, NC is the heart of the Research Triangle.
- Three syllables with a distinguished, English sound: RAH-lee.
- Raleigh bicycles are a British icon.
- It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Raleigh
Raleighroe deerElizabethanNew WorldResearch Trianglebicyclemeadowcloak-in-puddle
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Origin & history of Raleigh
Old English rā (roe deer) + lēah (meadow)
→ English Raleigh
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English roots
Raleigh comes from the Old English meaning roe deer meadow. Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552–1618) was an Elizabethan explorer who explored the Americas. Raleigh, North Carolina is the heart of the Research Triangle. Raleigh Bicycle Company is a British cycling icon.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval place name; Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552–1618).
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Today
Raleigh remains a beloved choice, ranking #1957 in the US. 12,165 babies have been named Raleigh since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Raleigh?
1921
peak year
Raleigh appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1921, 139 babies received the name (ranked #530). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1957), with roughly 220 babies named Raleigh each year. Raleigh's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 12,165 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
139
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #530)
(ranked #530)
220
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
2,200
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
12,165
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Raleigh6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Raleigh's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — New World adventure. People named Raleigh tend to be adventurous, distinguished, and gifted at laying their cloak down for others.
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Lays cloak down for others✦
New-World adventurer◈
Research Triangle innovation◎
Roe-deer-meadow beauty♡
Elizabethan chivalryR9
A1
L3
E5
I9
G7
H8
Sum: 42 → Life path 6
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Personality of Raleigh❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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