Raylee
Every Raylee since 1988 — 5,131 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raylee
Raylee is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,168 in 2025 with 199 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 5,131 American babies have been named Raylee. Its peak came in 2017, when 318 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Raylee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raylee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 199 | #1,168 | — | — |
| 2024 | 186 | #1,258 | — | — |
| 2023 | 195 | #1,222 | — | — |
| 2022 | 219 | #1,127 | — | — |
| 2021 | 234 | #1,073 | — | — |
| 2020 | 224 | #1,092 | 6 | #11,686 |
| 2019 | 230 | #1,087 | — | — |
| 2018 | 254 | #1,023 | — | — |
| 2017 | 312 | #879 | 6 | #11,887 |
| 2016 | 258 | #1,029 | 6 | #11,823 |
| 2015 | 262 | #1,023 | 6 | #11,776 |
| 2014 | 252 | #1,031 | — | — |
| 2013 | 240 | #1,038 | 5 | #13,626 |
| 2012 | 273 | #938 | 7 | #10,512 |
| 2011 | 224 | #1,102 | 6 | #11,939 |
| 2010 | 230 | #1,088 | — | — |
| 2009 | 223 | #1,140 | 6 | #12,145 |
| 2008 | 153 | #1,526 | 5 | #14,145 |
| 2007 | 155 | #1,501 | 7 | #10,634 |
| 2006 | 123 | #1,706 | 9 | #8,580 |
| 2005 | 98 | #1,961 | 7 | #9,895 |
| 2004 | 79 | #2,238 | — | — |
| 2003 | 79 | #2,200 | — | — |
| 2002 | 68 | #2,372 | — | — |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,869 | — | — |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,890 | 6 | #10,052 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,320 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,730 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raylee in 2025?
Raylee ranked #1,168 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 199 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raylee?
5,131 babies have been named Raylee in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raylee most popular?
Raylee peaked in 2017, when 318 newborns received the name.
Is Raylee a boy or girl name?
Raylee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raylee rising or falling?
Raylee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.