How old is someone named Rayan?
The average Rayan is 12 years old.
Half of all living Rayans are between 5 and 16.
When was Rayan popular?
Rayan is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2016. 534 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 141 | 130 |
| 1990s | 354 | 340 |
| 2000s | 1,719 | 1,700 |
| 2010s | 4,722 | 4,700 |
| 2020s | 2,989 | 3,000 |
How many Rayans are still alive?
About 9,900 Rayans are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Rayan since 1973.
Nearly every Rayan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Rayan?
About two in three living Rayans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 30%
- Gen Alpha 67%
Is Rayan an old name?
No. Rayan is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rayan will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Rayan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 89% of living Rayans are men, and 11% are women.
The women average 14 and the men 11.
Names the same age as Rayan
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Rayan's name twin is Milana. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Milana's age curve is the closest match to Rayan's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Rayan
How old is the average Rayan?
The average Rayan in the US is 12 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rayan?
About 9,900 Rayans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1973.
When was the name Rayan most popular?
In 2016, when about 570 baby boys were named Rayan.
Is Rayan a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 67% of living Rayans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this