Raylan is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from Old French elements 'roi' meaning 'king', and 'land'. It is a unisex name but has been more commonly used for males in recent years. Raylan gained popularity as a given name due to its association with the popular television series 'Justified', where the main character was named Raylan Givens, portrayed by Timothy Olyphant.
"The name Raylan gained popularity steadily from 2006 to 2015, peaking at 57 births in 2015, but has since seen fluctuations, with a recent decline to 32 births in 2023."