Raylan
How to say it: RAY-lun · /ˈreɪlən/
Modern American name, likely a blend of Ray and -lan. Popularized by the TV character Raylan Givens in 'Justified' (2010).
Raylan was the 686th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 311 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #781 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 | #686 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 311 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,445 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #781 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use of Raylan has come in recent decades, with a high in the 2010s. It remains close to that high but is expected to ease down soon.
What goes with it
A sturdy two part sound full of soft resonance, Raylan feels modern and bold. Brayden offers a similar energy.
Nicknames
- Ray
- Lan
- Rayl
Other spellings
Honouring a Raylan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Raylan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
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