Raygan
A feminine given name of unknown origins and meanings.
Name Census estimates that about 1,073 living Americans carry the first name Raygan. It is a predominantly female name (95.3% of registrations). The average person named Raygan today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raygan births was 2008 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raygan. 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.
Key insights
- • Although Raygan is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 51 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Raygan is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 319,436 Americans
Peak year
2008
70 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,686
Tracked since 1974
Gender
Gender distribution for Raygan
Raygan leans heavily female at 95.3% of total registrations, but 51 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Raygan as a male name
- Ranked #13,686 in 2019
- 5 male births in 2019
- Peak: 2013 (8 births)
Raygan as a female name
- Ranked #17,089 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (63 births)
Popularity
Raygan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raygan from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 451 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raygan 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 Raygan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raygans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Indiana recorded the most babies named Raygan, while Virginia, Tennessee, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raygan
The given name Raygan is a relatively modern invention with no clear historical roots or linguistic origins. It appears to be a variant spelling or combination of the names Ray and Regan, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.
Ray is a diminutive form of the name Raymond, derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" (advice, counsel) and "mund" (protector). The name Regan, on the other hand, is an Anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name Rioghnach, meaning "queenly" or "royal."
Due to its recent emergence, there are no known historical references or mentions of Raygan in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of this name are likely from the late 20th century or early 21st century.
While Raygan itself may not have a long history, there are several notable individuals who have borne similar names. One such person is Raymond Poincaré (1860-1934), a French statesman who served as the President of France during World War I. Another is Regan MacNeil, the possessed child character in the 1973 horror film "The Exorcist."
It's worth mentioning that Raygan may also be a creative interpretation or misspelling of the name Reagan, which has Irish origins and was popularized by former US President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004). Additionally, Ray Charles (1930-2004), the legendary American singer-songwriter and pianist, is a prominent figure who shared the first name Ray.
Finally, while not strictly historical figures, there are a few individuals named Raygan who have gained some recognition in recent years. Raygan Griffith is an Australian actress known for her roles in television series like "Wentworth" and "The Gloaming." Raygan Solotki is a Canadian singer-songwriter and social media influencer.
In summary, while Raygan may be a modern creation, it draws inspiration from various name elements and cultures, reflecting the diversity and creativity of contemporary naming practices.
People
Raygan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raygan 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
Raygan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raygan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,073 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raygan 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 319,436 US residents.
Is Raygan a common name?
We classify Raygan as "Rare". It ranks above 90.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,088 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raygan most popular?
The single biggest year for Raygan was 2008, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raygan is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raygan a female name?
Yes, 95.3% of people registered as Raygan in the SSA data are female. 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.