Raylon
Every Raylon since 1962 — 1,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raylon
Raylon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,076 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,305 American babies have been named Raylon. Its peak came in 2012, when 79 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 Raylon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raylon 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 | — | — | 40 | #3,076 |
| 2024 | — | — | 44 | #2,902 |
| 2023 | — | — | 50 | #2,647 |
| 2022 | — | — | 53 | #2,584 |
| 2021 | — | — | 57 | #2,405 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,836 | 62 | #2,228 |
| 2019 | — | — | 64 | #2,208 |
| 2018 | — | — | 46 | #2,696 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,891 | 52 | #2,480 |
| 2016 | — | — | 60 | #2,250 |
| 2015 | — | — | 79 | #1,868 |
| 2014 | — | — | 55 | #2,364 |
| 2013 | — | — | 54 | #2,356 |
| 2012 | — | — | 79 | #1,858 |
| 2011 | — | — | 41 | #2,890 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,429 |
| 2009 | — | — | 20 | #4,890 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,668 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,255 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,518 |
| 2004 | — | — | 22 | #4,102 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,811 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,489 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,637 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,514 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,453 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,922 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,049 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,846 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,119 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raylon in 2025?
Raylon ranked #3,076 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raylon?
1,305 babies have been named Raylon in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raylon most popular?
Raylon peaked in 2012, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Raylon a boy or girl name?
Raylon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raylon rising or falling?
Raylon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.