How Many People Are Named Raylan?
Complete statistics for the name Raylan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Raylan is a very rare male name, with only 7,049 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 46,814 Americans. Almost all Raylans are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 7,106 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Raylan Through the Generations
Raylan, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly since its peak in 2015 when 687 babies were given this moniker. Today, the average age of someone named Raylan is just 9 years old, with most of them being under 30. This trend reflects a newer generation embracing the name, with only a handful reaching middle age and none yet over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Raylan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Raylan
How Many People Have the Name Raylan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,049 people in the United States currently share the name Raylan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,814 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Raylan a Common or Rare Name?
Raylan 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 Raylan Mean?
Raylan means "creative variant of Ray" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Raylan in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Raylan Most Popular?
The name Raylan reached peak popularity in 2015, with 687 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 Raylan?
Approximately 7,049 people named Raylan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,106. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,814 Americans.
Is Raylan a rare name?
Raylan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,814 Americans has this name.
What does the name Raylan mean?
Raylan means "creative variant of Ray" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Raylan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Raylan are male and 8% are female.
When was Raylan most popular?
Raylan peaked in 2015 with 687 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.