Boy nameCurrently #7,139 in the USSteady
Rayon
//ˈɹeɪən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20095 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
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Rayon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rayon |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Rayon through the decades
- Rayon peaked in 2009, when 25 babies were named Rayon in the US.
- The 2010s were Rayon's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rayon has fallen 24% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rayon currently ranks #7,139 in the US and is holding steady.