Rayleigh
boy name#5608 in 2025Rayleigh entered the US charts in 2016, peaked at #5445 in 2022, ranks #5608 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2016–2025
#5608
rank today
#5445
peak (2022)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #10661 |
| 2020s | #6904 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Rayleigh are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Rayleigh is a kid of about 3 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rayleigh in 2025?
- Rayleigh ranks #5608 among US boy names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rayleigh most popular?
- Rayleigh peaked in 2022, reaching #5445 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rayleigh with classmates?
- Rayleigh will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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