Boy · #4,724 in 2026

Rayborn

Rayborn is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Cal Rayborn (1940-1973), American motorcycle racer John Rayborn, American football player Kenny Rayborn, American baseball player

Current Rank
#4,724
Peak Rank
#2,956 (1917)
Total Babies
48
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
1970
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#2956
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rayborn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rayborn is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Cal Rayborn (1940-1973), American motorcycle racer John Rayborn, American football player Kenny Rayborn, American baseball player

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The Story of Rayborn

Rayborn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 8 Rayborns were born — ranking #2,956 that year. As of 2026, Rayborn ranks #4,724 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Rayborns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rayborn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rayborn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rayborn

What does the name Rayborn mean?
Rayborn is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Cal Rayborn (1940-1973), American motorcycle racer John Rayborn, American football player Kenny Rayborn, American baseball player
How popular is Rayborn in 2026?
In 2026, Rayborn ranks #4,724 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Rayborn most popular?
Rayborn reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,956 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Rayborn a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rayborn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rayborn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rayborn include Polk, Fidelis, Birger. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rayborn

Rayborn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Rayborn's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,956. Use the chart and map above to compare Rayborn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.