Total births
1,255
Girls' name · since 1942
Rayleen
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 1,255 babies named Rayleen, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4916
- among girls today
- 1,255
- born since 1942
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
1,255 babies have been named Rayleen since 1942, making it today's #4916 girls' name.
Rayleen has 1,255 recorded births among girls since 1942, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4916 as of the latest data, more common than 72% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 2025.
- #4916 among girls today
- 1,255 born since 1942
- 2000s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rayleen is currently the #4916 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 1,255 born since 1942, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4916
- among girls today
- 1,255
- born since 1942
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Rayleen vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4916
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Rayleen was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
35 babies were named Rayleen in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Rayleen compares
1,255 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Rayleen's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rayleen | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,255 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rayleen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rayleen's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rayleen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#4,916
Active since
1942
Rayleen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Rayleen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Rayleen's strongest decade.
277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Rayleen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 34
1940s
34 births
- 1950s 95
1950s
95 births
- 1960s
1960s
113 births
- 1970s 82
1970s
82 births
- 1980s 103
1980s
103 births
- 1990s
1990s
185 births
- 2000s
2000s
277 births
- 2010s
2010s
208 births
- 2020s
2020s
158 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 277 births (22% of all-time use).
How Rayleen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rayleen's total volume
Rayleen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rayleen by state
Where Rayleen concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 516 | 41.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 2.2% |
California share of Rayleen's total US births 41.1%
Even split
516 of 1,255 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rayleen? ▼
Rayleen has been given to 1,255 babies in the U.S. since 1942, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4916 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Rayleen most popular? ▼
Rayleen was most popular in the 2000s decade with 277 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Rayleen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rayleen are California (516 births), Texas (27 births).
How long has the name Rayleen been used? ▼
Records for Rayleen go back to 1942, giving 84 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rayleen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rayna, Rayne, Raya, Ray, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rayleen's data
- Rayleen's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (277 total births) through the 2020s (158) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rayleens (516 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Rayleen
Nearby Names Like Rayleen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rayleen
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#365 8,003 births
Ray Girl
#4776 5,606 births
Raylee Girl
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Compare Rayleen side by side: Rayleen vs Rayna Rayleen vs Rayne Rayleen vs Raya
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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, 1942–2025 (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. "Rayleen: #4916 Girls' Name - 1,255 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rayleen. 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 Rayleen 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.