Raiyan
Every Raiyan since 1999 — 373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raiyan
Raiyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,222 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 373 American babies have been named Raiyan. Its peak came in 2025, when 25 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 Raiyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raiyan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,222 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,165 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,437 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,829 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,025 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,405 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,111 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,976 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,266 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,498 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,911 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,431 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,122 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,922 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,376 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,297 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,749 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,328 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,849 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,253 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,000 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,727 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,942 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,074 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,242 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,728 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raiyan in 2025?
Raiyan ranked #4,222 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raiyan?
373 babies have been named Raiyan in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raiyan most popular?
Raiyan peaked in 2025, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Raiyan a boy or girl name?
Raiyan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raiyan rising or falling?
Raiyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.