Rayden
How to say it: RAY-dun · /ˈreɪdən/
Modern respelling of Raiden; possibly inspired by the Japanese storm-god name or a blend of Ray + den. No established etymology.
Rayden was the 312th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 297 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #335 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #312 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 297 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,944 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #335 |
| In France, 2025 | #768 among boys’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent creation, Rayden rose to its peak in the 2020s. At the top now, it is expected to ease downward.
What goes with it
Bold and strong with crisp soft edges and a mythic touch. Ryder shares its modern energy.
Nicknames
- Ray
Honouring a Rayden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rayden is about 1 in 123.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #768 for boys in 2025.
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