Rayo

Boy name

Rayo has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It peaked in 2017.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2017 (6 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1923

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Rayo — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rayboy

210,307 babies since 1880

Rayagirl

8,008 babies since 1958

Rayegirl

2,603 babies since 1889

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rayo.

21 babies since 1942

21 babies since 1974

21 babies since 1981

21 babies since 1982

21 babies since 1989

21 babies since 1992

21 babies since 1993

21 babies since 1994

FAQ

How popular is the name Rayo?

Rayo has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rayo peak?

Rayo peaked in 2017, when 6 babies were given the name.

Is Rayo a girl or boy name?

Rayo is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rayo are boys).

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