Rayfield
Rayfield is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Field near a stream, or field of rye.
Origin and history
Rayfield originated as an English habitational surname referring to someone living near a stream or clearing. It was occasionally used as a given name in the United States during the late 19th and mid-20th centuries. Today, it is exceptionally rare as a newborn name.
Popularity in the United States
1,874 babies in the United States have been named Rayfield since 1880. It ranks #2963 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (31.3 %)
- LA (19.7 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- AL (10.1 %)
- MS (9.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 62 |
| 1910-1920 | 205 |
| 1920-1930 | 274 |
| 1930-1940 | 247 |
| 1940-1950 | 280 |
| 1950-1960 | 333 |
| 1960-1970 | 195 |
| 1970-1980 | 128 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 28 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Rayfield
- Rayfield Wright: Professional Football Player, Hall of Famer
Nicknames
Ray
Fun facts
- Rayfield likely derived from English place names meaning a field near a stream or a field where rye was grown.
- The name saw its peak usage in the early to mid-20th century in the United States before becoming exceedingly rare.