boys' name · peaked 1995

Rayshawn

Every Rayshawn since 1969 — 4,182 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#3,296
among boys
Babies in 2025
36
named Rayshawn
Peak year
1995
137 babies
All-time total
4,182
since 1969

The story of Rayshawn

Rayshawn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,296 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1969, 4,182 American babies have been named Rayshawn. Its peak came in 1995, when 137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Rayshawn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Rayshawn year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 36 #3,296
2024 23 #4,531
2023 41 #3,050
2022 45 #2,859
2021 43 #2,902
2020 44 #2,795
2019 49 #2,650
2018 46 #2,697
2017 60 #2,232
2016 52 #2,467
2015 54 #2,403
2014 64 #2,151
2013 75 #1,894
2012 88 #1,727
2011 81 #1,793
2010 99 #1,597
2009 89 #1,741
2008 90 #1,705
2007 104 #1,524
2006 132 #1,271
2005 84 #1,630
2004 97 #1,445
2003 104 #1,333
2002 93 #1,411
2001 116 #1,183
2000 120 #1,160
1995 8 #10,279 129 #980
1990 15 #6,063 103 #1,047
1985 87 #981
1980 46 #1,405
1975 29 #1,746
1970 7 #6,869
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Rayshawn in 2025?

Rayshawn ranked #3,296 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Rayshawn?

4,182 babies have been named Rayshawn in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rayshawn most popular?

Rayshawn peaked in 1995, when 137 newborns received the name.

Is Rayshawn a boy or girl name?

Rayshawn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rayshawn rising or falling?

Rayshawn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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