Rayshawn Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAY-shawn / /ˈreɪʃɔːn/American; African American
Meaning
Combination of Ray and Shawn
Historical & Cultural Background
Rayshawn is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It combines elements from the names Ray, which means 'wise protector' in Old German, and Shawn, an Anglicized form of the Irish name Seán, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name reflects a trend of unique and blended names that gained popularity in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Rayshawn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rayshon
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rayshawn was first seen in the United States in 1969. Rayshawn has ranked as high as #1251 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Ohio, New York, California, Michigan, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Rayshawn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rayshawn (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 46 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 35 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 87 |
| 1986 | 81 |
| 1987 | 80 |
| 1988 | 81 |
| 1989 | 100 |
| 1990 | 103 |
| 1991 | 125 |
| 1992 | 112 |
| 1993 | 120 |
| 1994 | 122 |
| 1995 | 129 |
| 1996 | 100 |
| 1997 | 128 |
| 1998 | 116 |
| 1999 | 127 |
| 2000 | 120 |
| 2001 | 116 |
| 2002 | 93 |
| 2003 | 104 |
| 2004 | 97 |
| 2005 | 84 |
| 2006 | 132 |
| 2007 | 104 |
| 2008 | 90 |
| 2009 | 89 |
| 2010 | 99 |
| 2011 | 81 |
| 2012 | 87 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2014 | 64 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 23 |