Rayshawn
- US rank
- #3,240
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #954 in 1991
36 babies were named Rayshawn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 481 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rayshawn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,393 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rayshawn, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rayshawn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRayshawn first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #954. Today it's #3,240, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRayshawn was 2.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 16,367 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 47,393.
- TrendRayshawn has slipped 481 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,240. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Rayshawn
Rayshawn is a boy name of American origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-awn”. US birth records list Rayshawn for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 56 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #954 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,240, with 36 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 70,373 boys |
| 1980s | 35 | 28,321 boys |
| 1990s | 61 | 16,455 boys |
| 2000s | 52 | 19,395 boys |
| 2010s | 35 | 28,241 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 44,676 boys |
Other spellings of Rayshawn
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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Questions about the name Rayshawn
What is the origin of the name Rayshawn?
Rayshawn has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Rayshawn a boy or girl name?
Rayshawn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rayshawn?
Rayshawn ranked #3,240 for US boys in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#954).