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1972

First Year

2021

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#1711

Peak Rank

406

Total Count

33

Years Active

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## The Story of Raheen

American parents first put Raheen on the record books as a baby boy name in 1972, with 10 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 33 Raheens were born — ranking #1,711 that year. About 33% of every Raheen on record arrived during the 1980s, its defining decade. Raheen last appeared in the published SSA data in 2021, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 406 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Raheen

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

* [Raheem](/raheem)
* [Rahim](/rahim)
* Rahan
* Arabien
* Routine
* Rattan
* Ratin
* [Ratan](/ratan)
* Ratten
* Ratton
* Raccoon
* [Ramen](/ramen)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Raheen

What does the name Raheen mean?

Raheen is a boy'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 Raheen in 2026?

In 2026, Raheen ranks #10,791 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Raheen most popular?

Raheen reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #1,711 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Raheen most popular?

Raheen has historically been most popular in New Jersey, South Carolina, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Raheen.

Is Raheen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Raheen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raheen include Romell, Daniell, Kawika. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦RomellPeak #1711](/romell)[👦DaniellPeak #1711](/daniell)[👦KawikaPeak #1711](/kawika)[👦MilasPeak #1710](/milas)[👦OrliePeak #1710](/orlie)[👦JeffiePeak #1710](/jeffie)[👦ConstantPeak #1710](/constant)[👦GezaPeak #1710](/geza)

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## About the name Raheen 

Raheen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 406 births in the dataset. Raheen's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #1,711\. Use the chart and map above to compare Raheen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1979 → ](/year/1979)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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