Girl · #13,429 in 2026

Raeshell

Name: Popularity of the name Raeshell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Raeshell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,429

Peak Rank

#9,109 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1994

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#9109

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Raeshell

The earliest SSA record of Raeshell as a baby girl name dates back to 1972, when 5 babies received it. 1981 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Raeshell — #9,109 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Raeshells. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1994 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 42 Raeshells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Raeshell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Raeshell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raeshell

What does the name Raeshell mean?

Raeshell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Raeshell in 2026?

In 2026, Raeshell ranks #13,429 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Raeshell most popular?

Raeshell reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #9,109 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Raeshell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Raeshell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Raeshell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raeshell include Saline, Jincy, Benito. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Raeshell

Raeshell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Raeshell's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #9,109. Use the chart and map above to compare Raeshell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.