Girl nameCurrently #1,448 in the USSteady
Rayleigh
2 syllablesPeak year: 20228 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rayleigh'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.
Rayleigh's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rayleigh |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2007 | 62 |
| 2008 | 84 |
| 2009 | 81 |
| 2010 | 125 |
| 2011 | 134 |
| 2012 | 128 |
| 2013 | 129 |
| 2014 | 174 |
| 2015 | 156 |
| 2016 | 163 |
| 2017 | 187 |
| 2018 | 194 |
| 2019 | 197 |
| 2020 | 183 |
| 2021 | 141 |
| 2022 | 201 |
| 2023 | 179 |
| 2024 | 168 |
Rayleigh through the decades
- Rayleigh peaked in 2022, when 201 babies were named Rayleigh in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rayleigh has risen 76% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rayleigh currently ranks #1,448 in the US and is holding steady.