Rayan
5 countries#37 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rayan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
42,345 births recorded 1980–2022 · currently #37 · peaked in 2010 with 2,137 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
9,953 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #588 · peaked in 2016 with 568 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Virginia, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,687 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 2016 with 359 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,506 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #205 · peaked in 2016 with 348 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
169 births recorded 2005–2025 · currently #253 · peaked in 2024 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
12 births recorded 2018–2022 · peaked in 2018 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Rayan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #52 | — |
| 2004 | #52 | — |
| 2005 | #47 | ↑5 |
| 2006 | #38 | ↑9 |
| 2007 | #40 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #38 | ↑2 |
| 2009 | #38 | — |
| 2010 | #37 | ↑1 |
| 2011 | #37 | — |
| 2012 | #37 | — |
| 2013 | #35 | ↑2 |
| 2014 | #40 | ↓5 |
| 2015 | #34 | ↑6 |
| 2016 | #34 | — |
| 2017 | #33 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #37 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #39 | ↓2 |
| 2020 | #49 | ↓10 |
| 2021 | #51 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #37 | ↑14 |
Frequently asked questions about Rayan
Is Rayan a popular name?
Yes — Rayan currently ranks #37 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Rayan more common for boys or girls?
Rayan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Rayan most popular?
Rayan peaked in 2010 in France, with 2,137 recorded births that year.
Is Rayan rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Rayan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1713 in 1980 to #37 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Rayan?
At least 56,985 babies have been recorded with the name Rayan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Rayan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rayan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Rayan?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Rayan include Eliel, Moises, Vicente, Maximilian.
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Ranked directly next to Rayan in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.