Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1979
Rayshan
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Rayshan, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1979–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Rayshan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 22 recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Rayshan recorded 22 times among boys since 1979, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2003.
- 22 total births
- 1979–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Rayshan since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 22
- total births
- 1979–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Rayshan was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
7 babies were named Rayshan in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Rayshan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rayshan's full recorded timeline at 1985, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1981 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rayshan at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Rayshan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2003
- Peak year (1981)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Rayshan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rayshan's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Rayshan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rayshan? ▼
22 babies have been named Rayshan since 1979. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1981 with 7 births.
When was Rayshan most popular? ▼
Rayshan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Rayshan been used? ▼
Records for Rayshan go back to 1979, giving 25 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Rayshan? ▼
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 Rayshan's data
- Rayshan's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Rayshan
Nearby Names Like Rayshan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rayshan
Raymond Boy
#379 779,794 births
Ray Boy
#777 204,701 births
Raymundo Boy
#2266 9,493 births
Rayan Boy
#579 8,895 births
Raymon Boy
#5461 7,985 births
Compare Rayshan side by side: Rayshan vs Raymond Rayshan vs Ray Rayshan 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, 1979–2003 (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. "Rayshan: Baby Name Since 1979 - 22 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rayshan. 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 Rayshan 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.