Raidyn
A modern invented name possibly derived from "radiant" and "rain".
Name Census estimates that about 694 living Americans carry the first name Raidyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Raidyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raidyn births was 2016 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raidyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
694
~ 1 in 493,882 Americans
Peak year
2016
55 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,032
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Raidyn
Raidyn leans heavily male at 82.5% of total registrations, but 122 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Raidyn as a male name
- Ranked #4,032 in 2024
- 27 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (46 births)
Raidyn as a female name
- Ranked #13,103 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (15 births)
Popularity
Raidyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raidyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 409 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Raidyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raidyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raidyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raidyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Indiana recorded the most babies named Raidyn, while Ohio, North Carolina, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raidyn
The name Raidyn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the Old English word "rædan," meaning "to advise" or "to counsel." It is a unique and uncommon name that does not have a long historical lineage or cultural origins.
While the name Raidyn itself does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it may have been inspired by similar-sounding names with Germanic or Anglo-Saxon roots. The earliest recorded examples of the name Raidyn are from the late 20th century, suggesting that it is a relatively recent creation.
Due to its modern origins, there are not many notable historical figures who bore the name Raidyn. However, here are five individuals who have been recorded with this first name:
1. Raidyn Jaymes (born 1985) - An American singer-songwriter and musician from Los Angeles, California.
2. Raidyn Elise (birth year unknown) - A Canadian actress and model who has appeared in several independent films and television shows.
3. Raidyn Michaels (born 1992) - An American professional wrestler, currently signed with a major wrestling promotion.
4. Raidyn Emerson (birth year unknown) - A British fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her sustainable clothing line.
5. Raidyn Vaughn (born 1988) - An American author and poet, known for their works exploring themes of identity and social justice.
It is worth noting that while the name Raidyn may be relatively new, it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its true origins and the reasons behind its creation remain somewhat unclear, making it a unique and intriguing name choice for parents seeking a distinctive and modern moniker for their child.
People
Raidyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raidyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raidyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raidyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 694 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raidyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 493,882 US residents.
Is Raidyn a common name?
We classify Raidyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 699 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raidyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Raidyn was 2016, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raidyn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raidyn a male name?
Yes, 82.5% of people registered as Raidyn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.