Boy · #3,372 in 2026

Raywood

Name: Popularity of the name Raywood in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Raywood, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,372

Peak Rank

#2,451 (1936)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1928

First Year

1947

Last Year

1936

Peak Year

#2451

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Raywood

Raywood first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1928, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 9 Raywoods were born — ranking #2,451 that year. As of 2026, Raywood ranks #3,372 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Raywoods have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Raywood

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

Haywood
Heywood
Reword
Rated
Redwood
Rosewood
Ravid
Ringwood
Orated
Rockwood
Ridgewood
Reynaud

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raywood

What does the name Raywood mean?

Raywood is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1928. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Raywood in 2026?

In 2026, Raywood ranks #3,372 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Raywood most popular?

Raywood reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #2,451 that year with 9 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Raywood most popular?

Raywood has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Raywood.

Is Raywood a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Raywood is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Raywood?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raywood include Raburn, Roylee, Shelva. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Raywood

Raywood is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Raywood's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #2,451. Use the chart and map above to compare Raywood'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.