Rayleigh
2 countries#1443 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rayleigh was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,098 births recorded 1995–2025 · currently #1443 · peaked in 2022 with 201 births
Most common in: Texas, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9 births recorded 2008–2016 · peaked in 2008 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9 births recorded 2008–2016 · peaked in 2008 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rayleigh’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3054 | — |
| 2007 | #2890 | ↑164 |
| 2008 | #2318 | ↑572 |
| 2009 | #2375 | ↓57 |
| 2010 | #1688 | ↑687 |
| 2011 | #1612 | ↑76 |
| 2012 | #1663 | ↓51 |
| 2013 | #1646 | ↑17 |
| 2014 | #1345 | ↑301 |
| 2015 | #1470 | ↓125 |
| 2016 | #1456 | ↑14 |
| 2017 | #1263 | ↑193 |
| 2018 | #1233 | ↑30 |
| 2019 | #1247 | ↓14 |
| 2020 | #1264 | ↓17 |
| 2021 | #1600 | ↓336 |
| 2022 | #1288 | ↑312 |
| 2023 | #1356 | ↓68 |
| 2024 | #1441 | ↓85 |
| 2025 | #1443 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Rayleigh
Is Rayleigh a popular name?
Yes — Rayleigh currently ranks #1443 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rayleigh more common for boys or girls?
Rayleigh is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rayleigh most popular?
Rayleigh peaked in 2022 in United States, with 201 recorded births that year.
Is Rayleigh rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rayleigh’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10514 in 1995 to #1443 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rayleigh?
At least 3,107 babies have been recorded with the name Rayleigh across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Rayleigh popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rayleigh appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Rayleigh?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rayleigh include Linnea, Monserrat, Hafsa, Hartley.
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