Raylon
Boy name · #3052 in 2025 · Uniqueness 87/100
Raylon is currently the #3052 boy name in the United States — 40 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1853, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 45,000 boys born in 2025 was named Raylon.
The 63-year story
Raylon first appears in the Social Security records in 1962, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 79 boys were named Raylon — good for #1849 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Raylon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Raylon in class?
Raylon scores 87 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Raylon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Raylon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Raylon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Raylons were LA (6), TX (6), GA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Raylon
Statistically, parents drawn to Raylon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zaylon, Kylon, Patton, Ayrton, and Nosson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Raylon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3036 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2873 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 53 | #2563 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2373 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2212 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2188 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2674 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2450 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2228 |
| 2015 | 79 | #1853 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2345 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2336 |
| 2012 | 79 | #1849 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2852 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3377 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4748 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4540 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5434 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5072 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5278 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4005 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5558 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7055 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4476 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raylon a popular boy name?
Raylon ranked #3052 among boys in 2025 with 40 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1853.
When was the name Raylon most popular?
Raylon peaked in 2012, when 79 American boys received the name (ranked #1849 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Raylon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 45,000 newborn American boys was named Raylon. It scores 87/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.