Rayon
Every Rayon since 1975 — 547 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rayon
Rayon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,698 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 547 American babies have been named Rayon. Its peak came in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Rayon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rayon 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,698 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,170 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,201 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,836 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,728 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,641 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,696 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,481 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #7,013 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,502 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #5,015 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,967 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,283 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,927 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,883 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,679 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,133 |
| 2008 | — | — | 25 | #4,117 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,167 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,725 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,143 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,712 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,447 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,938 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,145 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,982 | 8 | #8,034 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,618 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,301 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,349 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,070 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,121 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rayon in 2025?
Rayon ranked #11,698 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rayon?
547 babies have been named Rayon in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rayon most popular?
Rayon peaked in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Rayon a boy or girl name?
Rayon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rayon rising or falling?
Rayon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.