Rayshawn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Rayshawn means 'wise and generous gift from God'.
Meaning of the Name Rayshawn
Rayshawn is a modern American name that is a combination of the names Ray and Shawn. Ray is derived from the Germanic name Reginhart, meaning 'advice' or 'counsel', while Shawn is a variant of the name John, which means 'gracious gift of God'. The name Rayshawn combines these meanings to represent someone who is a wise and generous gift from God.
Popularity of the Name Rayshawn
The popularity for the name Rayshawn peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 132 births, which ranked number 2,878 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Rayshawn had the most female births in 1989 with 15, which ranked number 5,545 out of 14,548 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 132, which ranked number 1,264 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rayshawn has declined sharply over the last ten years from 87 births to 45 births, a decline of -48.28%. Among males, Rayshawn has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 87 births to 45 births, a decline of -48.28%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rayshawn
- 20 Year Trend of Rayshawn: -51.61%
- 10 Year Trend of Rayshawn: -48.28%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rayshawn: -48.28%
Popularity of Rayshawn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rayshawn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rayshawn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rayshawn is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rayshawn
- Total Births of Rayshawn: 42 (-6.38%)
- Male Births of Rayshawn: 42 (-6.38%)
Given the downward trend of Rayshawn over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.38% decrease in total births, for a total of 42 births in 2024. Male births for Rayshawn have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 42 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.38%.