Rayshaun
Every Rayshaun since 1977 — 1,022 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rayshaun
Rayshaun is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 1,022 American babies have been named Rayshaun. Its peak came in 2008, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rayshaun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rayshaun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,672 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,126 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,153 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,594 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,393 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,522 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,492 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,472 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,498 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,990 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,237 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,758 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,357 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,496 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3,167 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,805 |
| 2008 | 39 | #3,048 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,365 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,291 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,508 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,137 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,239 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2,928 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,043 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,058 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,609 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,739 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,183 |
| 1980 | 27 | #2,041 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rayshaun in 2025?
Rayshaun did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Rayshaun?
1,022 babies have been named Rayshaun in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rayshaun most popular?
Rayshaun peaked in 2008, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Rayshaun a boy or girl name?
Rayshaun is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rayshaun rising or falling?
Rayshaun is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.