Rayon
About Rayon
Rayon is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In French, 'rayon' means 'ray' or 'beam' (as in a ray of sunshine), giving the name a bright, positive connotation. It's also the French word for 'shelf' or 'department' in retail. In English, rayon is a type of textile fiber, which lends the name a modern, material quality. While uncommon as a first name in most Western countries, Rayon has seen occasional usage in French-speaking regions and Caribbean communities. The name's bright imagery and contemporary sound appeal to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. With its short, two-syllable structure, Rayon is easily pronounced across different languages while maintaining its unique character.
Pronounced RAY-ahn.
As of October 2026, Rayon ranked #11698 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3610 in 1986.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
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| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |