Total births
1,288
Boys' name · since 1962
Raylon
Raylon has 1,288 recorded births since 1962 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2885
- among boys today
- 1,288
- born since 1962
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Raylon currently ranks #2885 among boys' names in America, with 1,288 babies recorded since 1962.
Raylon has 1,288 recorded births among boys since 1962, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2885 as of the latest data, more common than 80% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #2885 among boys today
- 1,288 born since 1962
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Raylon is currently the #2885 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 1,288 born since 1962, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2885
- among boys today
- 1,288
- born since 1962
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Raylon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2885
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Raylon was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
79 babies were named Raylon in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Raylon compares
1,288 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Raylon's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Raylon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,288 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 79 | 23 | 22,252 |
Raylon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raylon's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 81% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 19%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 79, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raylon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#2,885
Active since
1962
Raylon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Raylon popularity over time - girls
17 total births recorded since 2017 (Raylon as girls' name)
Raylon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Raylon's strongest decade.
562 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Raylon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s 72
1980s
72 births
- 1990s 130
1990s
130 births
- 2000s 163
2000s
163 births
- 2010s
2010s
562 births
- 2020s
2020s
306 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 562 births (44% of all-time use).
How Raylon 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 Raylon's total volume
Raylon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Raylon by state
Where Raylon concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 195 | 15.1% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 66 | 5.1% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 66 | 5.1% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 23 | 1.8% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 23 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Raylon's total US births 15.1%
Even split
195 of 1,288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Raylon appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raylon? ▼
Raylon has been given to 1,288 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2885 as of the latest data. 79 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Raylon most popular? ▼
Raylon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 562 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Raylon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raylon are Texas (195 births), Louisiana (66 births), Tennessee (66 births).
How long has the name Raylon been used? ▼
Raylon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1962, spanning 64 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Raylon? ▼
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 Raylon's data
- Raylon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (562 total births) through the 2020s (306) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Raylons (195 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 Raylon
Nearby Names Like Raylon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raylon
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Ray Boy
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Raymundo Boy
#2266 9,493 births
Rayan Boy
#579 8,895 births
Raymon Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1962–2025 (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. "Raylon: #2885 Boys' Name - 1,288 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raylon. 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 Raylon 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 July 2026.