Find out how popular the first name Raylee has been for the last 36 years (from 1988 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Raylee by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Raylee is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 98% of people named Raylee being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 193 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Raylee.

The history of the first name Raylee

The name Raylee is a relatively modern combination of the names Ray and Lee, both of which have their origins in older names and languages.

Ray is a shortened form of the name Raymond, which comes from the Germanic name Raimund or Reimund. This name is derived from the elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "mund" meaning "protection". It was a popular name among Frankish nobles during the Middle Ages and was brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Lee is a common English surname that can also be used as a given name. It is derived from the Old English word "leah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing". It was originally used as a place name and later adopted as a surname.

The combination of Ray and Lee to form the name Raylee appears to be a modern invention, likely in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not seem to have any specific historical or cultural significance, but rather is a creative blend of two existing names.

While there are no famous historical figures specifically named Raylee, there are a few notable individuals who have shared either the first or last name component.

Raymond de Toulouse (1185-1249) was a French nobleman and military leader who played a prominent role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.

Raymond Lully (1232-1315) was a Majorcan philosopher, logician, and Franciscan tertiary who made significant contributions to the development of computational theory.

Lee Trevino (born 1939) is an American professional golfer who has won numerous major championships, including six majors on the PGA Tour and 29 PGA Tour victories overall.

Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015) was the first Prime Minister of Singapore, governing for three decades and playing a key role in transforming the country into a modern and prosperous nation.

Harper Lee (1926-2016) was an American novelist best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "To Kill a Mockingbird", which dealt with racial injustice in the American South.

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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