How Many People Are Named Rayshaun?
Complete statistics for the name Rayshaun: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rayshaun is a very rare name for boys, with only 994 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 332,076 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with over 62% of those named Rayshaun being under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 1,022 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rayshaun Through the Generations
Rayshaun peaked in popularity in 2008 with 39 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. The average age of someone named Rayshaun is 26, indicating that most were born around the turn of the millennium. With 629 under 30, 393 aged 30-60, and none over 60, it's clear that Rayshaun is a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice for parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rayshaun's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rayshaun
How Many People Have the Name Rayshaun?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 994 people in the United States currently share the name Rayshaun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 332,076 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rayshaun a Common or Rare Name?
Rayshaun is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rayshaun Mean?
Rayshaun means "creative variant of Ray" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rayshaun in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rayshaun Most Popular?
The name Rayshaun reached peak popularity in 2008, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rayshaun?
Approximately 994 people named Rayshaun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,022. That works out to roughly 1 in 332,076 Americans.
Is Rayshaun a rare name?
Rayshaun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 332,076 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rayshaun mean?
Rayshaun means "creative variant of Ray" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rayshaun more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rayshaun are male and 0% are female.
When was Rayshaun most popular?
Rayshaun peaked in 2008 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.