Rayfield Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAY-field / /ˈreɪfiːld/English; Old English
Meaning
English: 'from the roe deer field'; Old English: 'clearing in the woods'
Historical & Cultural Background
Rayfield is derived from Old English elements, referring to a field or clearing associated with roe deer. It is a place name that has been adopted as a given name. The name reflects a connection to nature and rural landscapes, common in English naming traditions. It is relatively uncommon as a first name but can be found in various contexts.
Trend Summary
Rayfield is a rare name in the United States, with limited popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rayfield was first seen in the United States in 1896. Rayfield has ranked as high as #948 nationally, which occurred in 1949, and has been most popular in Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Rayfield has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rayfield (1958)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1917 | 32 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 35 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 27 |
| 1927 | 24 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 30 |
| 1930 | 27 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1934 | 27 |
| 1935 | 26 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 26 |
| 1938 | 28 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 33 |
| 1944 | 23 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 39 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 43 |
| 1950 | 37 |
| 1951 | 37 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1954 | 33 |
| 1955 | 35 |
| 1956 | 33 |
| 1957 | 34 |
| 1958 | 31 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |