Raylan
Raylan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Ray (wise protector or beam of light) and the suffix -lan.
Origin and history
Raylan is a modern American name created as a blend of elements like Ray and Harlan or Waylan. It gained significant popularity in the United States following the success of the television series Justified, which featured protagonist Raylan Givens. Its usage has grown notably since the early 2010s.
Popularity in the United States
6,856 babies in the United States have been named Raylan since 1880. It ranks #1456 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #666.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.8 %)
- TN (7.9 %)
- KY (7.3 %)
- NC (6.1 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,401 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,336 |
Famous people named Raylan
- Raylan Givens: Fictional Character
Nicknames
Ray
Fun facts
- The name's dramatic rise in popularity coincides directly with the broadcast of the hit TV drama Justified starting in 2010.
- Raylan is a contemporary American coin blending traditional naming elements into a fresh two-syllable form.