How Many People Are Named Raylon?

Complete statistics for the name Raylon in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Raylon
Very Rare
1,264
Estimated People
1 in 261,076
1 in X Americans
2012
Peak Popularity
Male
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,247 (99%)
♀ Female
17 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 23
Arkansas 5
Georgia 6
Kentucky 10
Louisiana 60
Missouri 6
Mississippi 6
North Carolina 23
Tennessee 66
Texas 188
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Raylon

How Many People Have the Name Raylon in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,264 people in the United States currently share the name Raylon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 261,076 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Raylon a Common or Rare Name?

Raylon is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Raylon Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Raylon are covered in full on the Raylon name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Raylon Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Raylon in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Raylon is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Raylon Most Popular?

The name Raylon reached peak popularity in 2012, with 79 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Raylon Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Raylon across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Raylon?

Approximately 1,264 people in the United States share the name Raylon, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Raylon a rare name?

Raylon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 261,076 Americans has this name.

What does the name Raylon mean?

The meaning and origin of Raylon is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Raylon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Raylon are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Raylon most popular?

The name Raylon reached its peak in 2012, with 79 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,264
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 261,076
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2012
Male %99%
Female %1%

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