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UK name, mostly boys

Raygan

A feminine given name of unknown origins and meanings.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.

Raygan is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Raygan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.

Raygan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Raygan. 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 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Raygan ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 boys were registered as Raygan.
  • Raygan is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raygan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Raygan registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4810

2016

Births in 2016

3

Latest year

Peak year

2016

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Raygan

In England and Wales birth records, Raygan has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

50% boys
50% girls
Boys3 (50.0%)Girls3 (50.0%)

Raygan registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,810 in 2016
  • 3 boys registered in 2016
  • Peak: 2016 (3 births)

Raygan registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,785 in 2011
  • 3 girls registered in 2011
  • Peak: 2011 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Raygan mean?

The given name Raygan is a relatively modern invention with no clear historical roots or linguistic origins. It appears to be a variant spelling or combination of the names Ray and Regan, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.

Ray is a diminutive form of the name Raymond, derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" (advice, counsel) and "mund" (protector). The name Regan, on the other hand, is an Anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name Rioghnach, meaning "queenly" or "royal."

Due to its recent emergence, there are no known historical references or mentions of Raygan in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of this name are likely from the late 20th century or early 21st century.

While Raygan itself may not have a long history, there are several notable individuals who have borne similar names. One such person is Raymond Poincaré (1860-1934), a French statesman who served as the President of France during World War I. Another is Regan MacNeil, the possessed child character in the 1973 horror film "The Exorcist."

It's worth mentioning that Raygan may also be a creative interpretation or misspelling of the name Reagan, which has Irish origins and was popularized by former US President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004). Additionally, Ray Charles (1930-2004), the legendary American singer-songwriter and pianist, is a prominent figure who shared the first name Ray.

Finally, while not strictly historical figures, there are a few individuals named Raygan who have gained some recognition in recent years. Raygan Griffith is an Australian actress known for her roles in television series like "Wentworth" and "The Gloaming." Raygan Solotki is a Canadian singer-songwriter and social media influencer.

In summary, while Raygan may be a modern creation, it draws inspiration from various name elements and cultures, reflecting the diversity and creativity of contemporary naming practices.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Raygan over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Raygan in England and Wales, from 2011 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Raygan, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
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Decades

Raygan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raygan 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
2010s #4810 3 1

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FAQ

Raygan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Raygan in the UK right now?

In 2016, Raygan was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Raygan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Raygan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Raygan?

A feminine given name of unknown origins and meanings.

How many people are called Raygan in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Raygan across the 1 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.