Rayland
Boy name · #3261 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Rayland? In official American birth records, Rayland has been tracked continuously since 1956, giving it 69 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 36 baby boys were named Rayland, placing it at #3261 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2641, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 50,000 boys born in 2025 was named Rayland.
The 69-year story
Rayland first appears in the Social Security records in 1956, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 50 boys were named Rayland — good for #2546 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Rayland per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Rayland against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Rayland in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Rayland is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Rayland will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Rayland is most common
State-level data for Rayland is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Rayland
Statistically, parents drawn to Rayland tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Neyland, Leeland, Kyland, Rhylan, and Redmond.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Rayland | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3240 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4571 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3566 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3774 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3297 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3136 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2943 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2546 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2597 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2626 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2641 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2885 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3582 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2632 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3605 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4848 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11037 |
| 2007 | 6 | #10921 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12055 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11356 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9581 |
| 1988 | 5 | #7270 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6523 |
| 1983 | 7 | #4907 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6262 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Rayland?
In official American birth records, the name Rayland first appeared in 1956 (over 69 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 69 years.
Is Rayland a popular boy name?
Rayland ranked #3261 among boys in 2025 with 36 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2641.
When was the name Rayland most popular?
Rayland peaked in 2018, when 50 American boys received the name (ranked #2546 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Rayland?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 50,000 newborn American boys was named Rayland. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.