UK name, mostly girls
Raigan
Meaning unknown, possibly an invented or variant spelling.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Raigan is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Raigan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1999 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Raigan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Raigan ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 girls were registered as Raigan.
- • Raigan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #663 in 2004.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raigan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 85.7% of Raigan registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
4 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Raigan
In England and Wales birth records, Raigan has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 14.3% of registrations are for boys and 85.7% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Raigan registered for boys
- Ranked #4,812 in 2017
- 3 boys registered in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (3 births)
Raigan registered for girls
- Ranked #4,763 in 2016
- 4 girls registered in 2016
- Peak: 2000 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Raigan mean?
The name Raigan is a relatively uncommon given name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "rajan," meaning "king" or "ruler." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have originated in ancient India or regions influenced by Sanskrit and Hindu culture.
One theory traces the name's roots to the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, where it could have been used as a title or epithet for a noble or royal character. However, there is no definitive evidence of the name appearing in this text or other ancient Hindu scriptures.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Raigan can be found in historical records from the medieval period, particularly in regions of South Asia and parts of the Middle East. During this time, the name may have been adopted and adapted by various cultures and ethnic groups.
One notable individual bearing the name Raigan was a 12th-century Persian poet and scholar from the city of Nishapur, in present-day Iran. His full name was Raigan al-Din Muhammad, and he was known for his contributions to Persian literature and Islamic philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Raigan was a 16th-century Indian ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire, based in present-day Karnataka. His full name was Raigan Deva Raya, and he is remembered for his military campaigns and patronage of arts and architecture.
In the 18th century, a notable figure named Raigan Khan served as a military commander and governor under the Mughal Empire in India. He played a role in the political and military affairs of the empire during a turbulent period of its history.
Moving further back in time, some records suggest that a Raigan was a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE in the region of modern-day Afghanistan. He is credited with translating and preserving important Buddhist texts and teachings.
While these are some of the notable historical figures associated with the name Raigan, it is important to note that the name's origins and early usage remain relatively obscure, with gaps in historical documentation and research.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Raigan over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Raigan in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Raigan, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raigan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raigan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4763 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4018 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Raigan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Raigan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Raigan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #663 in 2004.
Across the UK
Raigan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#663 in 2004
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Raigan
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Raigan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Raigan in the UK right now?
In 2016, Raigan was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Raigan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Raigan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Raigan?
Meaning unknown, possibly an invented or variant spelling.
How many people are called Raigan in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Raigan across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Raigan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Raigan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #663 in 2004. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.