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1994

First Year

1998

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#12070

Peak Rank

16

Total Count

3

Years Active

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## The Story of Rayjean

Rayjean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 6 Rayjeans were born — ranking #12,070 that year. As of 2026, Rayjean ranks #14,121 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Rayjeans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Rayjean

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rayjean is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Region](/region)
* Ration
* [Arabian](/arabian)
* Radian
* [Regin](/regin)
* [Rajan](/rajan)
* [Regine](/regine)
* Aeration
* Phrygian
* Regia
* Regian
* Aration

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Rayjean

What does the name Rayjean mean?

Rayjean is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rayjean in 2026?

In 2026, Rayjean ranks #14,121 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rayjean most popular?

Rayjean reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #12,070 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Rayjean a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rayjean is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rayjean?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rayjean include Triny, Vineeta, Airin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧TrinyPeak #12070](/triny)[👧VineetaPeak #12070](/vineeta)[👧AirinPeak #12070](/airin)[👧SarahrosePeak #12070](/sarahrose)[👧LatiraPeak #12070](/latira)[👧KarleenaPeak #12070](/karleena)[👧StevaniePeak #12070](/stevanie)[👧KiontePeak #12070](/kionte)

## About the name Rayjean 

Rayjean is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Rayjean's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #12,070\. Use the chart and map above to compare Rayjean's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1997 → ](/year/1997)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.