Raeleen

“Ewe, female sheep”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#10960US 2023

9Births / yr

↑Rising

522All-time births

📅 Since 193400

What does Raeleen mean and where does it come from?

Raeleen is a modern name, likely a combination of the names Rae and the suffix -leen. It is primarily used in the United States and Australia. While Rae can be traced back to a variety of origins including Hebrew (רֵי) meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep', the name Raeleen is less common and reflects a c

Cultural significance

Raeleen has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of ewe, female sheep.

Peak popularity

Reached #3364 in 1959 — currently #10960 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Raeleen?

Raeleen works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Raeleen Grace

How popular is Raeleen right now?

Rising fast — up 6236 spots — currently #10960 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1955–2023#10960 · Top 8.1%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#10960	9	▲ up 6236 · +80% births
2022	#17196	5	▼ down 5253 · -37% births
2021	#11943	8	▲ up 2727 · +33% births
2015	#14670	6	▼ down 2249 · -25% births
2010	#12421	8	▲ up 759 · +14% births
2005	#13180	7	▼ down 5522 · -46% births
2000	#7658	13	▼ down 37 · +18% births
1995	#7621	11	▲ up 1019 · +22% births
1990	#8640	9	▼ down 2080 · -10% births
1985	#6560	10	▲ up 2790 · +67% births
1980	#9350	6	▲ up 51 · +20% births
1975	#9401	5	▼ down 3384 · -37% births
1970	#6017	8	▼ down 989
1965	#5028	8	▼ down 696 · -20% births
1960	#4332	10	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Raeleen

Best Year1960Rank #4332

Peak Count13

Average Rank#9349

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1955 - 202316 years

The story of Raeleen

Raeleen entered American naming records in 1934 and has been in use for over 90 years. With 522 total births recorded, Raeleen remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4607 in 1955, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #10960 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Raeleen in 1959:

Mary Susan Linda Karen Donna

Raeleen by decade

Raeleen peaked in the 1950s. See all 1950s names →

Decade	Births
1930s	6
1940s	18
1950s	72
1960s ★	85
1970s	70
1980s	65
1990s	85
2000s	79
2010s	42

💎Raeleen has only 522 total recorded births since 1934 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Raeleen?

Common

RaeRaelRaelieRaelyEleen

What names sound and feel like Raeleen?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Raeleen also consider these

Raellen

American · Derived from the

Rayleen

American · Derived from the

Raelen

American · Ewe; little lamb

Kaeleen

American · Irish

Maeleen

American · Derived from 'Maolmhuire',

Raleen

American · Ewe; female sheep

Raelee

American · English

Randeen

American · A beloved name

Common questions about the name Raeleen

What does the name Raeleen mean?

Raeleen means "Ewe, female sheep" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Raeleen?

Raeleen is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Raeleen have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Raeleen?

Raeleen originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Raeleen trending right now?

Raeleen is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Raeleen a common or rare name?

Raeleen is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.