Declining since 2017, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Raydon since 1971
Babies named Raydon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 152 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Raydon is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1971. It is a stylistic blend, likely inspired by names like Ray and Brandon. Its peak popularity occurred in 2018, but usage has been falling since 2017. As of 2025, it ranks 8,910th, giving a newborn roughly a 1-in-213,510 chance of receiving the name. Raydon has never been recorded in any U.S. state's top names, reflecting its relative rarity. It was most common in the 2010s but shows signs of declining favor in the current decade. As a modern coinage, Raydon lacks deep historical roots, but its trendiness appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Raydon first appeared in U.S. records in 1971. It is likely a modern coinage, formed by blending the popular syllable 'Ray' (as in Raymond) with the fashionable suffix '-don' (as in Brandon). The name has no established etymology or meaning in any language, and its use appears to be purely stylistic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray
Variants: Raydan
Sibling names for Raydon
Names that share Raydon's style, for a brother or sister.
