How Many People Are Named Rayan?

Complete statistics for the name Rayan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rayan
Very Rare
Arabic

Rayan means 'high' or 'exalted', a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 35,403 Americans are named Rayan, making it very uncommon. With most people under 30, it's definitely a modern choice.

~489
Living in US
1 in 677,810
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
High, exalted
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Ambitious Confident Determined
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

17,049
Worldwide Bearers
#11,849
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
2,218
🇸🇾 Syria
1,926
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,632
🇷🇺 Russia
1,356
🇮🇶 Iraq
1,246
🇰🇪 Kenya
930
🇸🇴 Somalia
718
🇩🇿 Algeria
656
🇺🇸 United States
635
🇴🇲 Oman
517

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,307 (89%)
♀ Female
1,015 (11%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
9,037
Would be under 30 (96%)
380
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 9,417 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rayan Through the Generations

Rayan has seen steady growth since its introduction, peaking in 2016 with 568 births. Today, there are 9,321 people named Rayan living in the United States, with 9,037 under the age of 30. This indicates that Rayan is predominantly a younger generation's name, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice. The average age of those named Rayan is 12, suggesting that many were born around the peak year of 2016.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 1,172
California 1,081
Texas 730
Virginia 490
Florida 472
New Jersey 470
Illinois 456
Michigan 318
Massachusetts 313
Minnesota 272

✨ Similar Names to Rayan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rayan's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rayan

How Many People Have the Name Rayan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 489 people in the United States currently share the name Rayan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 677,810 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rayan a Common or Rare Name?

Rayan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rayan Mean?

Rayan means "high, exalted" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rayan in SSA data, approximately 89% are male and 11% are female.

When Was Rayan Most Popular?

The name Rayan reached peak popularity in 2016, with 568 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rayan?

Approximately 489 people named Rayan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 489. That works out to roughly 1 in 677,810 Americans.

Is Rayan a rare name?

Rayan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 677,810 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rayan mean?

Rayan means "high, exalted" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rayan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 89% of people named Rayan are male and 11% are female.

When was Rayan most popular?

Rayan peaked in 2016 with 568 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US489
All-Time Births489
1 in X1 in 677,810
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2016
World Rank#11,849
Male %89%
Female %11%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.