Rayshaun
Rayshaun is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
A blend of Ray (beam of light or counsel) and Shaun (God is gracious).
Origin and history
Rayshaun is a modern American name created by combining the prefix Ray- with the name Shaun. It gained usage in the late 20th century alongside other popular Shaun/Shawn variations. It remains a rare choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,022 babies in the United States have been named Rayshaun since 1880. It ranks #3661 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- OH (68.6 %)
- IL (21.6 %)
- CA (4.9 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
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 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 188 |
| 1990-2000 | 249 |
| 2000-2010 | 304 |
| 2010-2019 | 192 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Nicknames
Ray, Shaun, Ray-Ray
Fun facts
- Rayshaun is part of a trend of combining traditional components like Ray and Shaun to form new, distinctive modern names.
- The name saw its highest US usage during the late 1990s and early 2000s before becoming more uncommon in recent years.