Raykwan
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly blending elements from Korean and French.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Raykwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raykwan today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raykwan births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raykwan. 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 Raykwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,376
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Raykwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raykwan 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 Raykwan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raykwan
The given name Raykwan is of obscure origin, with no definitive records tracing its roots to a particular language or culture. It appears to be a modern invention, possibly a combination of existing names or words from various linguistic backgrounds.
While the name Raykwan itself does not have a documented historical presence, it bears similarities to other names with the root "Ray" or "Rai," which can be found in various cultures and languages. For instance, the name Raynard has origins in the Old German language, meaning "counsel" or "advisor." Similarly, the name Raymund, derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" (counsel) and "mund" (protector), was popularized in the Middle Ages and has been borne by several historical figures.
One of the earliest documented individuals with a name resembling Raykwan was Raynald de Châtillon, a 12th-century French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Crusades. He was captured and executed by Saladin in 1187 during the Third Crusade.
Another notable figure was Rainier I, who reigned as the Lord of Monaco from 1297 to 1314. He was instrumental in establishing the House of Grimaldi as the ruling dynasty of Monaco, which continues to this day.
In the 16th century, Raimundo de Raimundo, a Portuguese explorer and navigator, was credited with leading expeditions to South America and contributing to the exploration of Brazil's coastline.
During the Renaissance period, Raimund Fugger was a prominent German merchant and banker from the influential Fugger family. He played a crucial role in the financial affairs of the Holy Roman Empire and amassed significant wealth and power.
In more recent times, Raynald Detraux, a Belgian cyclist born in 1938, achieved notable success in the sport, winning stages in major cycling events such as the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia.
While the name Raykwan may not have a deeply rooted historical lineage, its unique composition and similarity to other established names contribute to its distinctive character. As a modern name, it holds the potential to forge its own identity and significance in the present and future.
People
Raykwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raykwan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Raykwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raykwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raykwan 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Raykwan a common name?
We classify Raykwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raykwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Raykwan was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raykwan is about 28 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 Raykwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raykwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raykwan 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 Raykwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raykwan 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 Raykwan 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 Raykwan?
Want to know how many people share the name Raykwan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.