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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rayshon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rayshell|Rayson
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Rayshon

RAY-shun · 2 syllables

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#8786
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#8786
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#7633 in 2023
5yr change
-1153 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8786 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Rayshon

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8786

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1153 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Rayshon scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernAfrican-American origin2-syllable-shon suffixLight imageryContemporaryRareBoy nameInventedUrban
Character
radiant energycreative visionstrong presencenatural charismadetermined spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Rayshon is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8786 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1153 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8786 · very rare
Rayshon at a Glance
Meaning:Modern invented name combining 'Ray' (beam of light) with the Irish-influenced suffix '-shon', creating a contemporary masculine name.
Language root:Irish Gaelic · Modern English blend
Peak rank:#7633 in 2023
5yr change:-1153 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
RaysonRayonJaysonGrayson◈Braxton◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rayshon · Overview
Summary

Rayshon is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8786 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Rayshon carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1153 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
rayshon.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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