Raylene Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAY-leen / /ˈreɪliːn/English; American
Meaning
Ray: beam of light; lene: tender, soft
Historical & Cultural Background
Raylene is a modern name that combines elements from both 'Ray' and the suffix '-lene'. It emerged in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name reflects a trend of creating unique feminine names by blending traditional names. It has gained popularity among parents seeking distinctive yet familiar names for their daughters.
Trend Summary
Raylene has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Raylene
- Raylynn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raylene was first seen in the United States in 1926. Raylene has ranked as high as #1064 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Raylene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Raylene (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 38 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1946 | 39 |
| 1947 | 50 |
| 1948 | 42 |
| 1949 | 56 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1951 | 48 |
| 1952 | 57 |
| 1953 | 52 |
| 1954 | 50 |
| 1955 | 55 |
| 1956 | 57 |
| 1957 | 61 |
| 1958 | 61 |
| 1959 | 66 |
| 1960 | 62 |
| 1961 | 79 |
| 1962 | 72 |
| 1963 | 62 |
| 1964 | 61 |
| 1965 | 69 |
| 1966 | 59 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1969 | 50 |
| 1970 | 45 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 45 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1974 | 49 |
| 1975 | 37 |
| 1976 | 44 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 53 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 52 |
| 1998 | 57 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 61 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 18 |