Total births
538
Boys' name · since 1972
Raysean
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 538 babies named Raysean, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 538
- total births
- 1972–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Raysean sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 538 recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raysean has been recorded 538 times among boys since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2023.
- 538 total births
- 1972–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
538 boys have been named Raysean since 1972, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 538
- total births
- 1972–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Raysean was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
29 babies were named Raysean in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Raysean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Raysean's full recorded timeline at 2001, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Raysean at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Raysean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2023
- Peak year (2004)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Raysean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Raysean's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Raysean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
70 births
- 1990s
1990s
142 births
- 2000s
2000s
170 births
- 2010s
2010s
128 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 170 births (32% of all-time use).
How Raysean 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 Raysean's total volume
Raysean vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Raysean by state
Where Raysean concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 7 | 1.3% |
New York share of Raysean's total US births 1.3%
7 of 538 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raysean? ▼
538 babies have been named Raysean since 1972. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2004 with 29 births.
When was Raysean most popular? ▼
Raysean was most popular in the 2000s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Raysean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raysean are New York (7 births).
How long has the name Raysean been used? ▼
Records for Raysean go back to 1972, giving 52 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Raysean? ▼
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 Raysean's data
- Raysean's decade-level peak was the 2000s (170 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Rayseans (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Raysean
Nearby Names Like Raysean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raysean
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Ray Boy
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Raymundo Boy
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Rayan Boy
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Raymon Boy
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Compare Raysean side by side: Raysean vs Raymond Raysean vs Ray Raysean 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, 1972–2023 (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. "Raysean: Baby Name Since 1972 - 538 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raysean. 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 Raysean 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.