Raylene
Every Raylene since 1926 — 4,065 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raylene
Raylene is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,069 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 4,065 American babies have been named Raylene. Its peak came in 1961, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Raylene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raylene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,069 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,594 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,346 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,769 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,812 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,812 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,647 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,327 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,826 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,958 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,379 |
| 2014 | 44 | #3,575 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,139 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,859 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,222 |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,151 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,992 |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,151 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,771 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,880 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,162 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,837 |
| 2003 | 62 | #2,601 |
| 2002 | 69 | #2,347 |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,404 |
| 2000 | 71 | #2,232 |
| 1995 | 54 | #2,413 |
| 1990 | 35 | #3,208 |
| 1985 | 49 | #2,162 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,292 |
| 1975 | 37 | #2,267 |
| 1970 | 45 | #1,928 |
| 1965 | 69 | #1,318 |
| 1960 | 62 | #1,400 |
| 1955 | 55 | #1,360 |
| 1950 | 53 | #1,270 |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,568 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,544 |
| 1935 | 16 | #2,082 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,536 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Raylene
- Raylene Pornographic actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raylene in 2025?
Raylene ranked #7,069 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raylene?
4,065 babies have been named Raylene in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raylene most popular?
Raylene peaked in 1961, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Raylene a boy or girl name?
Raylene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raylene rising or falling?
Raylene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Raylene?
Well-known people named Raylene include Raylene (pornographic actor).