Rayford
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #517 in 1937
5 babies were named Rayford in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1896–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rayford you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rayford, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rayford would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRayford first shows up in US birth records in 1896, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 129 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1937, when it ranked #517. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Rayford
Rayford is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ord”. US birth records list Rayford for boys from 1896 to 2025, in 115 of those 130 years. Its best year was 1937, when it ranked #517 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 | 59,791 boys |
| 1900s | 34 | 29,490 boys |
| 1910s | 52 | 19,161 boys |
| 1920s | 76 | 13,108 boys |
| 1930s | 87 | 11,455 boys |
| 1940s | 65 | 15,394 boys |
| 1950s | 45 | 22,467 boys |
| 1960s | 33 | 30,066 boys |
| 1970s | 21 | 47,664 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 74,074 boys |
| 1990s | 6.7 | 150,150 boys |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 546,448 boys |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 612,245 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rayford
What is the origin of the name Rayford?
Rayford has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rayford a boy or girl name?
Rayford is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rayford?
Rayford ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1937 (#517).