Raye
femaleStatistical recordWhat official birth registration shows about Raye: which national registrars published it, in which years, and how its recorded position changed.
No researched meaning, origin or pronunciation yet — what that means.
among girls in England and Wales · 2016–2025
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2016 | #5785 |
| 2017 | #2201 |
| 2018 | #2674 |
| 2019 | #2286 |
| 2020 | #4535 |
| 2021 | #1785 |
| 2022 | #3148 |
| 2023 | #1959 |
| 2024 | #1406 |
| 2025 | #922 |
VerifiedSource: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales.Confidence: high.
See all England and Wales names · Source: Office for National Statistics — Baby Names in England and Wales
What the data shows
Recorded in official data among girls in England and Wales in every year from 2016 to 2025.
In 2024: #638 among girls in Scotland, #1406 among girls in England and Wales.
Official data from 2 national registrars across 2 regions, 2016–2025 · Office for National Statistics. Data sources
Popularity journey
First recorded2016
First recorded at #5785 among girls in England and Wales in 2016 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #922 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Popularity data
Official popularity data is available for 2 regions, from 2016 to 2025. Highest recorded position: #638 in Scotland in 2024.
| Year | Region | Category | Rank | Births registered | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | England and Wales | female | #922 | 38 | High | Verified |
| 2024 | England and Wales | female | #1406 | 23 | High | Verified |
| 2023 | England and Wales | female | #1959 | 14 | High | Verified |
| 2022 | England and Wales | female | #3148 | 7 | High | Verified |
| 2021 | England and Wales | female | #1785 | 16 | High | Verified |
| 2020 | England and Wales | female | #4535 | 4 | High | Verified |
| 2019 | England and Wales | female | #2286 | 11 | High | Verified |
| 2018 | England and Wales | female | #2674 | 9 | High | Verified |
| 2017 | England and Wales | female | #2201 | 12 | High | Verified |
| 2016 | England and Wales | female | #5785 | 3 | High | Verified |
| 2024 | Scotland | female | #638 | 4 | High | Verified |
- England and Wales hub — collected by Office for National Statistics
- Scotland hub — collected by National Records of Scotland
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What's not yet available
- Meaning
- Origin
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Official popularity data is available for 2 regions, from 2016 to 2025. Highest recorded position: #638 in Scotland in 2024. Source data last verified 2026-07-21.