Raedyn
A modern spelling variation of the feminine name Rayden, meaning "ray of light".
Name Census estimates that about 442 living Americans carry the first name Raedyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Raedyn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raedyn births was 2015 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raedyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
442
~ 1 in 775,462 Americans
Peak year
2015
35 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,389
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Raedyn
Raedyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 445 total registrations, 179 (40.2%) were male and 266 (59.8%) were female.
Raedyn as a male name
- Ranked #9,636 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (17 births)
Raedyn as a female name
- Ranked #9,389 in 2024
- 11 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (22 births)
Popularity
Raedyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raedyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 254 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Raedyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raedyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raedyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Raedyn
The name Raedyn is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the name Rayden, which itself is a combination of the English name Ray and the Dutch name Den.
Rayden is believed to have originated in the late 20th century, possibly inspired by the character Raiden from the Mortal Kombat video game series, which debuted in 1992. Raiden is a Japanese name meaning "thunder and lightning," which is fitting for the character's elemental powers in the games.
While the name Raedyn has no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it may have been influenced by the popularity of unique and unconventional baby names in recent decades. Parents seeking a distinctive name for their child may have been drawn to the unusual spelling and sound of Raedyn.
As a relatively new name, there are no well-known historical figures who bore the name Raedyn. However, a few individuals with this first name have gained some recognition in various fields:
1. Raedyn Ralston, an American actress best known for her role in the television series "The Fosters" (born in 2004).
2. Raedyn Busse, a Canadian competitive swimmer who has represented her country in international competitions.
3. Raedyn Brackstone, a British fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Raedyn."
4. Raedyn Connell, an Australian author of young adult fiction novels.
5. Raedyn Hollis, an American musician and singer-songwriter in the indie rock genre.
It's important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Raedyn, there may be limited historical information or records available beyond these contemporary examples.
People
Raedyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raedyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raedyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raedyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 442 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raedyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 775,462 US residents.
Is Raedyn a common name?
We classify Raedyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 445 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raedyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Raedyn was 2015, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raedyn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Raedyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raedyn a female name?
Yes, 59.8% of people registered as Raedyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Raedyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raedyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Raedyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Raedyn?
See how many Americans are named Raedyn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.