Find out how popular the first name Rayden has been for the last 33 years (from 1991 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rayden by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Rayden is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 94% of people named Rayden being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 341 male babies and 12 female babies born with the name Rayden.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 12 baby girls were named Rayden in 2023, despite it being a predominantly male name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Rayden

The name Rayden is a modern English variation of the name Rayden, which has its origins in the Sanskrit language. The name Rayden is derived from the Sanskrit words "raj" meaning "king" and "dina" meaning "day." Thus, the name Rayden can be interpreted as "king of the day" or "king of light."

The name Rayden has no direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the components of the name, "raj" and "dina," have strong connections to Hindu mythology and Indian culture.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Rayden are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. It is a modern name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Western countries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Rayden was Rayden Valkyrie, a Japanese-American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler born in 1981. He was known for his performances in various promotions such as Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).

Another notable figure with the name Rayden is Rayden Bradfield, an Australian professional rugby league player born in 1993. He has played for several clubs in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition, including the St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Canberra Raiders.

In the world of entertainment, Rayden is the name of a fictional character from the Mortal Kombat video game franchise. The character, a god of thunder and lightning, made his first appearance in the original Mortal Kombat game released in 1992.

In literature, Rayden is the name of a character in the novel "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman, which is part of the His Dark Materials trilogy. The character is a member of a race of beings known as the Mulefa.

Another individual named Rayden is Rayden Fogler, an American actor and musician born in 1987. He is best known for his role as Melchior Gabor in the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening," for which he received a Theatre World Award in 2007.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Rayden, showcasing its diverse and modern usage across various fields and cultures.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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