Unisex nameCurrently #579 in the USSteady
Rayan
2 syllablesPeak year: 20165 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rayan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rayan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rayan |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 38 |
| 1999 | 71 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 95 |
| 2003 | 132 |
| 2004 | 127 |
| 2005 | 168 |
| 2006 | 201 |
| 2007 | 249 |
| 2008 | 282 |
| 2009 | 317 |
| 2010 | 335 |
| 2011 | 349 |
| 2012 | 413 |
| 2013 | 404 |
| 2014 | 493 |
| 2015 | 537 |
| 2016 | 568 |
| 2017 | 528 |
| 2018 | 542 |
| 2019 | 553 |
| 2020 | 473 |
| 2021 | 441 |
| 2022 | 489 |
| 2023 | 538 |
| 2024 | 512 |
Rayan through the decades
- Rayan peaked in 2016, when 568 babies were named Rayan in the US.
- The 2020s were Rayan's strongest decade, averaging 491 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rayan has risen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rayan currently ranks #579 in the US and is holding steady.