Raekwon
Every Raekwon since 1994 — 2,295 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raekwon
Raekwon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,760 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 2,295 American babies have been named Raekwon. Its peak came in 1996, when 451 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Raekwon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raekwon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,760 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,404 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #5,019 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,977 |
| 2021 | — | — | 25 | #4,204 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,403 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,329 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,704 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,663 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,655 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,984 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,464 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,453 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,499 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,381 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,990 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,259 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,856 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,338 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31 | #3,436 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36 | #2,945 |
| 2004 | — | — | 56 | #2,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 56 | #2,049 |
| 2002 | — | — | 75 | #1,615 |
| 2001 | — | — | 108 | #1,240 |
| 2000 | — | — | 145 | #1,012 |
| 1995 | — | — | 303 | #589 |
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Famous people named Raekwon
- Raekwon Singer · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raekwon in 2025?
Raekwon ranked #8,760 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raekwon?
2,295 babies have been named Raekwon in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raekwon most popular?
Raekwon peaked in 1996, when 451 newborns received the name.
Is Raekwon a boy or girl name?
Raekwon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raekwon rising or falling?
Raekwon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Raekwon?
Well-known people named Raekwon include Raekwon (singer).