Total births
682
Boys' name · since 1956
Rayland
682 babies named Rayland in U.S. Social Security records since 1956, with the highest year being 2018. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4610
- among boys today
- 682
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rayland is the #4610 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 682 recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Rayland recorded 682 times among boys since 1956, holding rank #4610 nationally today, ahead of 68% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2025.
- #4610 among boys today
- 682 born since 1956
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rayland is currently the #4610 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 682 born since 1956, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4610
- among boys today
- 682
- born since 1956
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Rayland vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4610
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Rayland was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
50 babies were named Rayland in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Rayland compares
682 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rayland's all-time total is 86% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rayland | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 682 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rayland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rayland's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rayland at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,610
Active since
1956
Rayland popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Rayland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rayland's strongest decade.
395 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Rayland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 37
1960s
37 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
- 2010s
2010s
395 births
- 2020s
2020s
190 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 395 births (58% of all-time use).
How Rayland compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rayland's total volume
Rayland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rayland by state
Where Rayland concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 20 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Rayland's total US births 2.9%
Even split
20 of 682 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rayland? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 682 babies named Rayland. Today it holds rank #4610 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 50 births.
When was Rayland most popular? ▼
Rayland was most popular in the 2010s decade with 395 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Rayland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rayland are Texas (20 births), Tennessee (11 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Rayland been used? ▼
Records for Rayland go back to 1956, giving 70 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rayland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raymond, Ray, Raymundo, Rayan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rayland's data
- Rayland's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (395 total births) through the 2020s (190) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Raylands (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rayland
Nearby Names Like Rayland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rayland
Raymond Boy
#379 779,794 births
Ray Boy
#777 204,701 births
Raymundo Boy
#2266 9,493 births
Rayan Boy
#579 8,895 births
Raymon Boy
#5461 7,985 births
Compare Rayland side by side: Rayland vs Raymond Rayland vs Ray Rayland vs Raymundo
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rayland: #4610 Boys' Name - 682 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rayland. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rayland draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.