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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Raistlin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Raissa|Raith
LiteraryBoy→ Stable

Raistlin

RAY-stlin · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10535 in 2021

Peak: #10535 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10535 in 2021

Peak: #10535 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202021

Rank #10535 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LiteraryFantasyInvented NameDragonlanceBoy2-syllableNiche FandomMagicalMasculineNerdy Chic
Character
arcane intellectdark ambitionmagical prowessintrospective naturecunning strategist
STRONG
High confidence

Raistlin is a Literary boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Raistlin at a Glance
Meaning:Created by fantasy author Margaret Weis for the Dragonlance series. The name evokes mystical arcane magic and carries an invented elegance without established etymology.
Language root:Dungeons & Dragons · fantasy literature
Peak rank:#10535 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Raistlin Majere
Dragonlance protagonist character
Similar Sound
RaisinRaylin◈RastinRyland◈Reelin
Similar Style
AragornLegolasTheronOrion◈Draven◈Asher◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Raistlin
CaramonTanis◈LauranaSturmKitiaraGoldmoon
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Raistlin · Overview
Summary

Raistlin is a Literary boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Literary · Whimsical · Mythological character
Raistlin carries a bold, edgy, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
raistlin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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