An estimated 6,794 living Americans are named Raylan.
How rare is Raylan?
Raylan is uncommon among babies today, with 311 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 50.6% from its 2015 peak.
How old is the typical Raylan?
The median age of a living American named Raylan is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 12 years old.
Is Raylan still popular?
Yes. Raylan is holding steady, with 311 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Raylan most common?
Raylan has its strongest geographic signal in Kentucky, where it appeared 6.6× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
50.6%
2025
311
All-time
6,856
Diaspora map
Raylan broke out in Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia (2012) and became over-represented in 11 states over 11 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, 2012 · over-represented in 11 states over 11 years
