Total births
2,612
Boys' name · since 1908
Rayburn
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 2,612 babies named Rayburn, peaking in 1938. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,612
- total births
- 1908–2023
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Rayburn is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 2,612 have been recorded since 1908.
Social Security Administration records show Rayburn recorded 2,612 times among boys since 1908, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 2023.
- 2,612 total births
- 1908–2023 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,612 boys have been named Rayburn since 1908, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2023.
- 2,612
- total births
- 1908–2023
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Rayburn was born in this single decade.
1938
Single peak year
90 babies were named Rayburn in 1938 - its busiest year on record.
Rayburn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rayburn's full recorded timeline at 1957, 25% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 75% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1938 peak of 90 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rayburn at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1938
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Rayburn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–2023
- Peak year (1938)
- 90
- Annual births at peak, across 116 years of records
Rayburn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Rayburn's strongest decade.
560 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Rayburn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 7
1900s
7 births
- 1910s 220
1910s
220 births
- 1920s
1920s
421 births
- 1930s
1930s
560 births
- 1940s
1940s
533 births
- 1950s
1950s
295 births
- 1960s
1960s
230 births
- 1970s 167
1970s
167 births
- 1980s 102
1980s
102 births
- 1990s 33
1990s
33 births
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 560 births (21% of all-time use).
How Rayburn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rayburn's total volume
Rayburn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rayburn by state
Where Rayburn concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 352 | 13.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 276 | 10.6% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 120 | 4.6% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 97 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 78 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 24 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 19 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 17 | 0.7% |
Alabama share of Rayburn's total US births 13.5%
Even split
352 of 2,612 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Rayburn appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rayburn? ▼
Rayburn has been given to 2,612 babies in the U.S. since 1908, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 90 babies were born in 1938, its single highest year.
When was Rayburn most popular? ▼
Rayburn was most popular in the 1930s decade with 560 total births. The single peak year was 1938.
Where is Rayburn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rayburn are Alabama (352 births), Texas (276 births), Tennessee (120 births).
How long has the name Rayburn been used? ▼
Records for Rayburn go back to 1908, giving 116 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Rayburn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raymond, Ray, Raymundo, Rayan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rayburn's data
- Rayburn's decade-level peak was the 1930s (560 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Rayburns (352 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rayburn
Nearby Names Like Rayburn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rayburn
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Ray Boy
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Raymundo Boy
#2266 9,493 births
Rayan Boy
#579 8,895 births
Raymon Boy
#5461 7,985 births
Compare Rayburn side by side: Rayburn vs Raymond Rayburn vs Ray Rayburn vs Raymundo
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1908–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rayburn: Baby Name Since 1908 - 2,612 Births, Peak 1938." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rayburn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rayburn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.