Raylen
An Old English name combining the elements "rae" meaning "roe deer" and "len" or "lena" meaning "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 2,261 living Americans carry the first name Raylen. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 66.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Raylen today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raylen births was 2015 (161 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raylen. 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
- • Raylen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.3K
~ 1 in 151,594 Americans
Peak year
2015
161 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,809
Tracked since 1962
Gender
Gender distribution for Raylen
Raylen is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 2,280 total registrations, 1,514 (66.4%) were male and 766 (33.6%) were female.
Raylen as a male name
- Ranked #1,809 in 2024
- 90 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2020 (107 births)
Raylen as a female name
- Ranked #4,089 in 2024
- 36 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (55 births)
Popularity
Raylen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raylen from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,306 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Raylen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raylen 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 Raylen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raylens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. Texas, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the most babies named Raylen, while Oklahoma, New York, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raylen
The given name Raylen is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 20th century. It is believed to have been derived from a combination of the English name "Ray" and the suffix "-len," which is thought to have been inspired by names like Kaylen or Jaylen. The name does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, as it is a relatively new coinage.
Despite its modern creation, there are a few historical references to names that may have influenced or inspired the formation of Raylen. For instance, the name "Raylene" has been in use since the early 20th century, and it is possible that Raylen is a variation or diminutive of this name. Additionally, the name "Raylen" shares some similarities with the name "Raymund," which has its roots in the Germanic name "Raginmund," meaning "advice" and "protection."
The earliest recorded examples of the name Raylen are relatively scarce, as it is a relatively new name. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Raylen Vinluan, a Filipino-American artist and actor born in 1992. Another individual with this name is Raylen Biggs, an American professional basketball player who was born in 1991.
Raylen Vinegar, born in 1980, is an American writer and poet who has published several works. Raylen Sellars, born in 1988, is an Australian rugby league player who has represented his country in international competitions. Lastly, Raylen Goforth, born in 1987, is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division.
It is worth noting that while these individuals represent some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raylen, the name's popularity and usage may have increased in recent years, leading to more individuals bearing this name in modern times.
People
Raylen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raylen 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
Raylen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raylen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,261 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raylen 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 151,594 US residents.
Is Raylen a common name?
We classify Raylen as "Rare". It ranks above 94.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,280 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raylen most popular?
The single biggest year for Raylen was 2015, when 161 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raylen is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raylen a male name?
Yes, 66.4% of people registered as Raylen 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.