Rayn
Every Rayn since 1973 — 1,252 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rayn
Rayn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,961 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,252 American babies have been named Rayn — about 53% girls and 47% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rayn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rayn 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 | 27 | #4,961 | 16 | #5,787 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,751 | 10 | #8,189 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,028 | 11 | #7,636 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,879 | 11 | #7,638 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,223 | 15 | #5,974 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,033 | 11 | #7,392 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,750 | 12 | #7,085 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,291 | 14 | #6,261 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,238 | 11 | #7,440 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,147 | 8 | #9,480 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,199 | 9 | #8,574 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,598 | 11 | #7,442 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,483 | 7 | #10,483 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,293 | 13 | #6,569 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,690 | 17 | #5,378 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,936 | 12 | #6,999 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,283 | 7 | #10,713 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,622 | 8 | #9,657 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,280 | 10 | #8,038 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,669 | 11 | #7,314 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,827 | 11 | #7,006 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,714 | 12 | #6,432 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,496 | 5 | #12,335 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,231 | — | — |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,761 | 7 | #9,015 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,939 | 8 | #8,033 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,366 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,614 |
| 1985 | — | — | 25 | #2,211 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,511 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rayn in 2025?
Rayn ranked #4,961 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rayn?
1,252 babies have been named Rayn in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rayn most popular?
Rayn peaked in 2021, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Rayn a boy or girl name?
Rayn is used for both: about 53% of babies named Rayn have been girls and 47% boys.
Is the name Rayn rising or falling?
Rayn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.