Total births
1,046
Girls' name · since 1911
Rayma
Rayma has 1,046 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1947 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,046
- total births
- 1911–2022
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1,046 girls have been named Rayma since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rayma recorded 1,046 times among girls since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2022.
- 1,046 total births
- 1911–2022 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,046 girls have been named Rayma since 1911, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,046
- total births
- 1911–2022
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Rayma was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
45 babies were named Rayma in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Rayma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rayma's SSA record in two at 1947 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1947 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rayma at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Rayma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2022
- Peak year (1947)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Rayma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Rayma's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Rayma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 51
1910s
51 births
- 1920s
1920s
149 births
- 1930s
1930s
204 births
- 1940s
1940s
256 births
- 1950s
1950s
202 births
- 1960s 93
1960s
93 births
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 256 births (24% of all-time use).
How Rayma compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rayma's total volume
Rayma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rayma by state
Where Rayma concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 41 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
Missouri share of Rayma's total US births 3.9%
Even split
41 of 1,046 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rayma? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 1,046 babies named Rayma. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 45 births.
When was Rayma most popular? ▼
Rayma was most popular in the 1940s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Rayma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rayma are Missouri (41 births), Texas (13 births), Kansas (6 births).
How long has the name Rayma been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rayma since 1911 -- 112 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Rayma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rayna, Rayne, Raya, Ray, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rayma's data
- Rayma's decade-level peak was the 1940s (256 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Raymas (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Rayma
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1911–2022 (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. "Rayma: Baby Name Since 1911 - 1,046 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rayma. 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 Rayma 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 June 2026.