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