How Many People Are Named Rayleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Rayleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rayleigh is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 113,342 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,912 people named Rayleigh living in the US right now. It's a genuinely modern name, with a peak year of 2022 when 201 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 2,932 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rayleigh Through the Generations
Rayleigh is a name that's seen a surge in popularity in recent years, with its peak occurring in 2022 where 201 babies were given this name. The average age of people named Rayleigh is just 11, indicating that the majority of those carrying this name are part of the younger generation. With 2,919 under-30s and only 13 aged between 30 and 60, Rayleigh is clearly a name that's been embraced by the modern era, showing no signs of slowing down.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rayleigh's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rayleigh
How Many People Have the Name Rayleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,912 people in the United States currently share the name Rayleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,342 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rayleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh Mean?
Rayleigh means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rayleigh in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Rayleigh Most Popular?
The name Rayleigh reached peak popularity in 2022, with 201 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 Rayleigh?
Approximately 2,912 people named Rayleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,932. That works out to roughly 1 in 113,342 Americans.
Is Rayleigh a rare name?
Rayleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,342 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rayleigh mean?
Rayleigh means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rayleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Rayleigh are male and 97% are female.
When was Rayleigh most popular?
Rayleigh peaked in 2022 with 201 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.