Rayford
Rayford is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Roe deer ford or wild ford.
Origin and history
Rayford is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived from an English surname and place name. It combines elements referring to a ford associated with rae (roe deer) or a raeg (boundary). While it enjoyed moderate use in the United States during the mid-20th century, it is now a very rare choice for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
5,516 babies in the United States have been named Rayford since 1880. It ranks #1640 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1910.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25 %)
- AL (21 %)
- MS (12.6 %)
- NC (12.5 %)
- GA (11.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 8 |
| 1900-1910 | 48 |
| 1910-1920 | 360 |
| 1920-1930 | 841 |
| 1930-1940 | 923 |
| 1940-1950 | 948 |
| 1950-1960 | 892 |
| 1960-1970 | 641 |
| 1970-1980 | 348 |
| 1980-1990 | 248 |
| 1990-2000 | 131 |
| 2000-2010 | 76 |
| 2010-2019 | 35 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Famous people named Rayford
- Rayford Trae Young: Basketball player
- Rayford Barnes: Actor
Nicknames
Ray, Rayfie
Fun facts
- Like many traditional English given names, Rayford originated as a surname derived from a specific geographic feature.
- Rayford saw its peak usage in the United States during the early to mid-20th century before declining into rare territory.