Name meaning & stats
Raoul
Raoul. 1,786 US babies since 1940, peak 1956. Notable Raouls are 1.4× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1956
1,786 US babies were named Raoul between 1940 and 2025.
Where Raouls end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Professor | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Judge | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
| Lawyer | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Raouls show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1956)