Rajon: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	19	2	–	#4,086
1980s	34	3	+79%	#4,702
1990s	105	11	+209%	#4,014
2000s	164	16	+56%	#3,094
2010s	429	43	+162%	#1,674
2020s (to 2025)	67	11	-74%	#4,668

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#4,086

1980s

+79%

#4,702

1990s

105

+209%

#4,014

2000s

164

+56%

#3,094

2010s

429

+162%

#1,674

2020s (to 2025)

-74%

#4,668

The story of Rajon

Rajon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,499 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1975, 818 American babies have been named Rajon. Its peak came in 2010, when 93 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 Rajon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Rajon?

The median living Rajon is about 15 years old; half are between 12 and 21. An estimated 800 people named Rajon are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Rajon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	8	#9,499
2024	5	#13,773
2023	9	#8,766
2022	7	#10,601
2021	17	#5,503
2020	21	#4,668
2019	14	#6,333
2018	9	#8,669
2017	16	#5,721
2016	20	#4,904
2015	27	#3,963
2014	32	#3,444
2013	55	#2,324
2012	80	#1,845
2011	83	#1,767
2010	93	#1,674
2009	38	#3,094
2008	33	#3,406
2007	13	#6,529
2006	9	#8,573
2005	10	#7,525
2004	14	#5,728
2003	9	#7,693
2002	21	#4,015
2001	6	#10,244
2000	11	#6,212
1995	11	#5,419
1990	11	#4,917
1985	–	–
1980	5	#7,042
1975	5	#6,107
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Rajon, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Rajon?

The median living Rajon is about 15 years old. Half of all living Rajons are between 12 and 21 years old.

How many people named Rajon are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Rajon are alive in the United States, based on 818 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Rajon in 2025?

Rajon ranked #9,499 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Rajon?

818 babies have been named Rajon in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rajon most popular?

Rajon peaked in 2010, when 93 newborns received the name.

Is Rajon a boy or girl name?

Rajon is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rajon rising or falling?

Rajon is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Rajon?

Well-known people named Rajon include Rajon Rondo (basketball player).

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Rajon popularity over time

The story of Rajon

How old are people named Rajon?

Rajon year by year

Famous people named Rajon

Frequently asked questions

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