Rayanthony
Unique blend of Raymond and Anthony, suggesting radiance and priceless value.
Name Census estimates that about 40 living Americans carry the first name Rayanthony. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rayanthony today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rayanthony births was 1994 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rayanthony. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rayanthony. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
40
~ 1 in 8,568,858 Americans
Peak year
1994
7 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,684
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Rayanthony: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rayanthony from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 30 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rayanthony by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rayanthony during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rayanthony
The name Rayanthony is a unique and relatively modern combination of two distinct names, Ray and Anthony. It does not appear to have a direct linguistic or cultural origin, but rather seems to be a creative blend of these two more traditional names.
The first part of the name, Ray, is a shortened form of the English name Raymond, which is derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "mund" meaning "protection." Raymond was a popular name among the Normans and was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066. It was also a common name in medieval France.
Anthony, on the other hand, has its roots in the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. The name gained widespread popularity due to its association with the famous Roman general and politician Mark Antony, who was a contemporary of Julius Caesar. In Christian tradition, the name is also associated with Saint Anthony the Great, an influential figure in the early days of Christian monasticism.
While the combined name Rayanthony does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting a few notable individuals who carried the names Ray or Anthony throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ray is Ray Bradbury, the renowned American author best known for his works such as "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Martian Chronicles." Bradbury was born in 1920 and passed away in 2012.
Another notable figure named Ray is Ray Charles, the legendary American singer and musician who pioneered the soul music genre. Charles, who was born in 1930 and died in 2004, was a highly influential figure in the world of music and a cultural icon.
As for the name Anthony, one of the most famous bearers of this name in history is Mark Antony, the Roman general and politician who was a key figure in the Roman Republic's transition to the Roman Empire. He lived from 83 BC to 30 BC.
Another notable Anthony is Saint Anthony of Padua, a Portuguese Catholic priest and Franciscan friar who lived from 1195 to 1231. He is venerated as the patron saint of lost things and is widely celebrated in Catholic tradition.
Finally, we cannot overlook Anthony Bourdain, the renowned American chef, author, and television personality who gained immense popularity for his culinary adventures and travel documentaries. Bourdain, who lived from 1956 to 2018, had a profound impact on the food and travel industries.
People
Rayanthony + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rayanthony as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rayanthony: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rayanthony?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 40 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rayanthony going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 8,568,858 US residents.
Is Rayanthony a common name?
We classify Rayanthony as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rayanthony most popular?
The single biggest year for Rayanthony was 1994, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rayanthony is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rayanthony in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rayanthony a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rayanthony in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rayanthony still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rayanthony in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rayanthony can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Rayanthony?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Rayanthony, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.