UK boy's name
Rayden
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "ray" or "rayed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rayden is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rayden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1595, with 16 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 29 births.
This profile covers 144 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 55% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 143 living people in the UK are called Rayden. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rayden ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 16 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 29 boys were registered as Rayden.
- • About 143 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rayden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1595
2024
Births in 2024
16
Latest year
Peak year
2023
29 births
Estimated living
143
2026
Meaning
What does Rayden mean?
The name Rayden is a modern English variation of the name Rayden, which has its origins in the Sanskrit language. The name Rayden is derived from the Sanskrit words "raj" meaning "king" and "dina" meaning "day." Thus, the name Rayden can be interpreted as "king of the day" or "king of light."
The name Rayden has no direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the components of the name, "raj" and "dina," have strong connections to Hindu mythology and Indian culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Rayden are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. It is a modern name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in Western countries.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Rayden was Rayden Valkyrie, a Japanese-American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler born in 1981. He was known for his performances in various promotions such as Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).
Another notable figure with the name Rayden is Rayden Bradfield, an Australian professional rugby league player born in 1993. He has played for several clubs in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition, including the St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Canberra Raiders.
In the world of entertainment, Rayden is the name of a fictional character from the Mortal Kombat video game franchise. The character, a god of thunder and lightning, made his first appearance in the original Mortal Kombat game released in 1992.
In literature, Rayden is the name of a character in the novel "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman, which is part of the His Dark Materials trilogy. The character is a member of a race of beings known as the Mulefa.
Another individual named Rayden is Rayden Fogler, an American actor and musician born in 1987. He is best known for his role as Melchior Gabor in the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening," for which he received a Theatre World Award in 2007.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Rayden, showcasing its diverse and modern usage across various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rayden over time
The chart below shows babies named Rayden registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rayden, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 16 births in 2024, compared with 29 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rayden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rayden was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1568 | 86 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3290 | 52 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4290 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Rayden
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rayden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rayden in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rayden was ranked #1595 for boys in England and Wales, with 16 births registered.
When was Rayden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 29 babies registered as Rayden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rayden?
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "ray" or "rayed".
How many people are called Rayden in the UK?
A total of 144 babies have been registered as Rayden across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.