boys' name · peaked 2012

Raylon

Every Raylon since 1962 — 1,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#3,076
among boys
Babies in 2025
40
named Raylon
Peak year
2012
79 babies
All-time total
1,305
since 1962

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.

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