Rayshaun Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rayshaun is a modern American name meaning 'beam of light' or 'wise protector'.
Meaning of the Name Rayshaun
Rayshaun is a variant spelling of the name Rayshawn, which is of American origin. It is a combination of the names Ray and Shawn, and is often used as a masculine given name. The name Ray means 'beam of light' or 'wise protector', while Shawn is a variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. Rayshaun is a modern name with a contemporary sound.
Popularity of the Name Rayshaun
The popularity for the name Rayshaun peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 39 births, which ranked number 7,006 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Rayshaun had the most male births in 2008 with 39, which ranked number 3,003 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Rayshaun has declined sharply over the last ten years from 23 births to 12 births, a decline of -47.83%. Among males, Rayshaun has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 12 births, a decline of -47.83%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rayshaun
- 20 Year Trend of Rayshaun: -62.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Rayshaun: -47.83%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rayshaun: -47.83%
Popularity of Rayshaun by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rayshaun. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rayshaun in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rayshaun is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rayshaun
- Total Births of Rayshaun: 11 (-6.30%)
- Male Births of Rayshaun: 11 (-6.30%)
Given the downward trend of Rayshaun over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.30% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Rayshaun have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.30%.