Is Raylan a boy's or girl's name?

Raylan is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 566 recorded births.

When was Raylan most popular?

Raylan reached its peak popularity in 2015 with 630 births that year. It is currently ranked #717 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Raylan?

Raylan is currently ranked #717 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 6,540 babies since 1975.

Raylan

A familiar American name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsAmericanDeclining Also a pet name

#717▼ 50in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name originating as a coinage.

Raylan is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, coined for the character U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens in the TV series Justified (2010–2015). Creator Graham Yost created the name for the sharp-shooting Kentucky marshal, combining Ray (from Old English meaning 'beam of light') with the -lan suffix.

Raylan has a distinctly American, Southern-tinged appeal — the name of a lawman with a cowboy hat, a quick draw, and a complicated moral code. For fans of the show or parents drawn to distinctive Southern-style names with a modern feel, Raylan has everything: memorable, easy to say, and genuinely cool.

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Popularity Over Time

Raylan climbed 6680 spots in the last 20 years — from #7397 to #717.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Raylan
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	2,022	#670	▼
2010s	4,399	#651	▲
2000s	73	#8019	▲
1990s	30	#8996	▲
1980s	5	#7059	▼
1970s	11	#5901	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(30 years, 1975–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Raylan
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	368	#717	-40 (-9.8%)
2023	408	#667	+36 (9.7%)
2022	372	#708	-57 (-13.3%)
2021	429	#645	-16 (-3.6%)
2020	445	#614	+44 (11.0%)
2019	401	#660	-23 (-5.4%)
2018	424	#629	+3 (0.7%)
2017	421	#620	-64 (-13.2%)
2016	485	#572	-145 (-23.0%)
2015	630	#473	+64 (11.3%)
2014	566	#500	+44 (8.4%)
2013	522	#512	+35 (7.2%)
2012	487	#538	+156 (47.1%)
2011	331	#698	+199 (150.8%)
2010	132	#1305	+116 (725.0%)
2009	16	#5750	+7 (77.8%)
2008	9	#8855	+2 (28.6%)
2007	7	#10633	-4 (-36.4%)
2006	11	#7313	-3 (-21.4%)
2005	14	#5809	+4 (40.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Raylan as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Raylan has also been given to 566 girls in the U.S. since 2001.

#4435

Current rank

566

Total births

2015

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Raylan be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Raylan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #717. As a girl's name, it ranks #4435.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1975–2024) · Methodology