Boy · #7,195 in 2026

Rayson

Rayson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Rayson Huang, CBE (1920–2015), chemist Anthony Rayson, American anarchist activist and author Arthur Rayson (1898–1970), Australian rules footballer Hannie Rayson, Australian playwright John Rayson, Broward County, Florida attorney Leland Rayson (1921–2001), American lawyer and politician Noel Rayson (1933–2003), former Australian rules…

Current Rank
#7,195
Peak Rank
#4,934 (2017)
Total Babies
278
5-Yr Trend
-23%
1984
First Year
2026
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#4934
Peak Rank
278
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rayson

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

Rayson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Rayson Huang, CBE (1920–2015), chemist Anthony Rayson, American anarchist activist and author Arthur Rayson (1898–1970), Australian rules footballer Hannie Rayson, Australian playwright John Rayson, Broward County, Florida attorney Leland Rayson (1921–2001), American lawyer and politician Noel Rayson (1933–2003), former Australian rules…

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The Story of Rayson

Rayson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 19 Raysons were born — ranking #4,934 that year. As of 2026, Rayson ranks #7,195 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 278 Raysons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rayson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rayson 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 Rayson

What does the name Rayson mean?
Rayson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Rayson Huang, CBE (1920–2015), chemist Anthony Rayson, American anarchist activist and author Arthur Rayson (1898–1970), Australian rules footballer Hannie Rayson, Australian playwright John Rayson, Broward County, Florida attorney Leland Rayson (1921–2001), American lawyer and politician Noel Rayson (1933–2003), former Australian rules…
How popular is Rayson in 2026?
In 2026, Rayson ranks #7,195 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Rayson most popular?
Rayson reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #4,934 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Rayson most popular?
Rayson has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rayson.
Is Rayson a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rayson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rayson?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rayson include Phelix, Aarik, Ziv. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rayson

Rayson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 278 births in the dataset. Rayson's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #4,934. Use the chart and map above to compare Rayson'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.