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Raylan: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced RAY-luhn · 2 syllables

Modern coinage from Ray, compare Rylan, Braylon.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
RAY-luhn
US rank (2025)
#800
US babies a year
about 420 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2010
Style
Modern

How popular is Raylan?

Raylan was the #800 name in the US in 2025, given to 331 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

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Babies named Raylan in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2010).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#800
Australia#913

How old are people named Raylan?

Half of US adults named Raylan are older than 21; most are between 18 and 29. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Raylan

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Questions about Raylan

How do you pronounce Raylan?

Raylan is pronounced RAY-luhn.

How popular is the name Raylan?

Raylan was the #800 name in the US in 2025, given to 331 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.

How old are people named Raylan?

Half of US adults named Raylan are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 29.