Raydan
Of ancient Arabic origin meaning "guide" or "leader".
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Raydan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raydan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raydan births was 2021 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raydan. 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
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
2021
13 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,119
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Raydan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raydan 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 58 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Raydan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raydan 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 Raydan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raydan
The name Raydan is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the word "raydan," which means "a brave warrior" or "a skilled fighter." This name first appeared during the medieval Islamic period, around the 7th to 13th centuries, when Arabic culture and language were flourishing across the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Raydan can be found in ancient Arabic poetry and literature. It was often used to describe valiant warriors and noble heroes who displayed bravery and skill in battle. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been inspired by the legendary figure of Raydan ibn al-Walid, a renowned Arab military commander who lived during the 7th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Raydan. One of the most famous was Raydan al-Ghafiqi (born around 1050), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Andalusia, Spain. He was known for his expertise in Islamic law and his contributions to the field of hadith studies.
Another historically significant figure with the name Raydan was Raydan al-Baghdadi (1002-1061), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant advancements in the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
In the realm of literature, Raydan al-Shirazi (1256-1326) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were highly influential in the Persian literary tradition.
During the Ottoman Empire, Raydan Pasha (1550-1611) was a prominent military leader and statesman. He served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political and military official, under Sultan Ahmed I, and played a crucial role in the expansion and administration of the Ottoman territories.
Another notable figure with the name Raydan was Raydan al-Hamdani (1210-1280), a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Yemen. He was known for his contributions to the study of Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
People
Raydan + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raydan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raydan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raydan 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 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Raydan a common name?
We classify Raydan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 127 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raydan most popular?
The single biggest year for Raydan was 2021, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raydan is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raydan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raydan 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.