Rayland
Rayland is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Counsel land or land by the river.
Origin and history
Rayland is an English habitational surname used as a given name, likely derived from roots meaning counsel land or land near a river. Though historically rare in the United States, it has seen a mild modern uptick in usage. It offers a fresh alternative to more common names like Raymond or Waylon.
Popularity in the United States
682 babies in the United States have been named Rayland since 1880. It ranks #3994 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1737.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.5 %)
- TN (23.9 %)
- FL (10.9 %)
- MI (10.9 %)
- OH (10.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 395 |
| 2020-2029 | 190 |
Famous people named Rayland
- Rayland Baxter: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Ray
Fun facts
- Like many modern male names, Rayland originated as an English place name and family surname.
- Over a quarter of all recorded U.S. births for Rayland since 1880 have occurred in the last few years alone.