Total births
806
Boys' name · since 1971
Rayshon
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 806 babies named Rayshon, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8471
- among boys today
- 806
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Rayshon currently ranks #8471 among boys' names in America, with 806 babies recorded since 1971.
Rayshon has 806 recorded births among boys since 1971, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8471 as of the latest data, more common than 41% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #8471 among boys today
- 806 born since 1971
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rayshon is currently the #8471 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 806 born since 1971, peaking in the 1990s.
- #8471
- among boys today
- 806
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Rayshon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8471
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Rayshon was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
33 babies were named Rayshon in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Rayshon compares
806 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rayshon's all-time total is 120% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rayshon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 806 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rayshon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Rayshon's full recorded timeline at 1998, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2014, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1995 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Rayshon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#8,471
Active since
1971
Rayshon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Rayshon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Rayshon's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Rayshon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
95 births
- 1980s
1980s
132 births
- 1990s
1990s
223 births
- 2000s
2000s
212 births
- 2010s
2010s
105 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 223 births (28% of all-time use).
How Rayshon 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 Rayshon's total volume
Rayshon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rayshon by state
Where Rayshon concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
Ohio share of Rayshon's total US births 1.5%
Even split
12 of 806 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rayshon? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 806 babies named Rayshon. Today it holds rank #8471 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 33 births.
When was Rayshon most popular? ▼
Rayshon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Rayshon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rayshon are Ohio (12 births), New Jersey (10 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Rayshon been used? ▼
Records for Rayshon go back to 1971, giving 55 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Rayshon? ▼
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 Rayshon's data
- Rayshon's decade-level peak was the 1990s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Rayshons (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Rayshon
Nearby Names Like Rayshon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rayshon
Raymond Boy
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Ray Boy
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Raymundo Boy
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Rayan Boy
#579 8,895 births
Raymon Boy
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Compare Rayshon side by side: Rayshon vs Raymond Rayshon vs Ray Rayshon vs Raymundo
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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, 1971–2025 (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. "Rayshon: #8471 Boys' Name - 806 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rayshon. 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 Rayshon 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.