FIRST NAME
Rayleigh
Rayleigh is the 5,044th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 1,725 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 49 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #5,044 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,725
living · #5,044
BABIES NAMED RAYLEIGH BY BIRTH YEAR · 1995–2025
2025149
As a female name, Rayleigh peaked in 2018, when 189 babies were named Rayleigh (the #1236 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #26,866 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
49
living · #26,866
BABIES NAMED RAYLEIGH BY BIRTH YEAR · 2016–2025
202516
As a male name, Rayleigh peaked in 2022, when 17 babies were named Rayleigh (the #5585 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)