Raylene
Raylene is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Advice, protection, or beam of light combined with the feminine suffix -lene.
Origin and history
Raylene is an modern American compound name combining Ray with the popular feminine suffix -lene. It originated in the United States in the early-to-mid 20th century as part of a trend of creating blended female names. In recent years, it remains a rare choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,065 babies in the United States have been named Raylene since 1880. It ranks #2764 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1956.
States where it is most popular
- CA (92.6 %)
- TX (2.2 %)
- PA (1.3 %)
- AZ (0.95 %)
- CO (0.62 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 30 |
| 1930-1940 | 129 |
| 1940-1950 | 361 |
| 1950-1960 | 560 |
| 1960-1970 | 600 |
| 1970-1980 | 385 |
| 1980-1990 | 387 |
| 1990-2000 | 496 |
| 2000-2010 | 591 |
| 2010-2019 | 381 |
| 2020-2029 | 145 |
Nicknames
Ray, Rae, Lene
Fun facts
- Raylene emerged in the 20th century as part of the American trend of adding '-lene' to established roots.
- It blends the Germanic root of Ray (meaning advice or protection) with the classic suffix found in names like Charlene.