NAME PROFILE
Tray
A variation of Raylan, meaning 'wise protector of the land.' This name suggests a character who is naturally dependable and possesses a steady, grounding influence on those they care for.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,525 |
| Gender | Male (17% / 83%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1965 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 66%LA — 17%FL — 6%OH — 6%NC — 6%
Notable People
Raylan Givens (Protagonist of the TV series Justified) · Raylon Dexter (Professional athlete) · Raylon Alexander (Music producer and songwriter) · Raylon 'Ray' Adams (Community activist and educator) · Raylon Smith (Independent film actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RayRay-RayLonnyLon
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