Raelan
Raelan is a boy baby name. Ranked #34,099 in the US, popular nicknames include Rae, Ray, and Raeie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Raelan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 5 babies have been named Raelan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raelan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #34,099 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,099
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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Raelan is also used as a girl name, ranked #30925.
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About the Name Raelan
Raelan is a boy name .
Is Raelan a boy or girl name? Raelan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,099 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,925. Raelan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Raelan is currently ranked #34,099 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raelan include Rae, Ray, Raeie, and Raelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Raelan include Rael . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis