Rayjay
A modern invented name combining the sounds of "Ray" and "Jay".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Rayjay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rayjay today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rayjay births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rayjay. 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 Rayjay. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,687
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Rayjay: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rayjay from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rayjay 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 Rayjay 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 Rayjay
The name Rayjay is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely stemming from a combination of the more traditional names Raymond and Jay. While the exact etymology is unclear, it is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, potentially as a unique variation on these older names.
Raymond is derived from the Germanic elements "raid" meaning counsel and "mund" meaning protector, making the name roughly translate to "counsellor protector." Jay, on the other hand, is a diminutive form of the name Jacob, which has Hebrew roots and means "supplanter" or "one who follows."
There are no known historical references or mentions of Rayjay in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent origin and lack of widespread usage until modern times.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rayjay is Rayjay Yabut, a Filipino professional basketball player born in 1987. Another notable individual with this name is Rayjay Orci, an American film and television writer and producer, best known for his work on the Transformers film series and the Star Trek reboot films.
Rayjay Daniels (born 1991) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays in the NBA G League. Rayjay Calixte (born 1997) is a Canadian football linebacker who plays for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League.
Rayjay Bromfield (born 1998) is a Jamaican sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. He has represented Jamaica in various international competitions, including the World Athletics Championships and the Commonwealth Games.
It is important to note that while these individuals share the same first name, the relative newness of the name Rayjay means that historical records and accounts of its usage are limited. As a modern amalgamation, its origins and evolution are still in the process of being established.
People
Rayjay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rayjay 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
Rayjay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rayjay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rayjay 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Rayjay a common name?
We classify Rayjay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rayjay most popular?
The single biggest year for Rayjay was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rayjay is about 13 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 Rayjay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rayjay a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rayjay 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 Rayjay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rayjay 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 Rayjay 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 many Americans are named Rayjay?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.