Will my child share the name Raluca with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Raluca per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Raluca in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Raluca becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Raluca is declining: down 2,741 places since 2019, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #1,887 in 2018.

Is Raluca a good choice for a distinctive name?

Raluca is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Raluca a popular baby name in the United States?

Raluca does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Raluca is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Raluca in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Raluca

Raluca has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2741 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1887 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2008.

Raluca is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Raluca in their class.