Rayquan
Rayquan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Ray, meaning 'grace', 'advisor', or 'beam of light', and the popular modern suffix Quan.
Origin and history
Rayquan is a contemporary American masculine name created by blending the established name Ray with the modern name element Quan. It emerged in popular usage in the United States during the late 20th century. Over 1,200 boys in the U.S. have been given the name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,240 babies in the United States have been named Rayquan since 1880. It ranks #3458 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1861.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.1 %)
- NC (16.4 %)
- VA (14.2 %)
- SC (10.9 %)
- NJ (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 486 |
| 2000-2010 | 460 |
| 2010-2019 | 212 |
| 2020-2029 | 66 |
Nicknames
Ray, Quan
Fun facts
- Rayquan developed as part of a broader trend in American naming history that combined traditional prefixes like Ray- with melodic modern suffixes.
- More than 1,200 boys in the United States have received the name Rayquan since record-keeping began.