Rayquann
A unique variation of the name Raymond, possibly blending elements of French and American origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rayquann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rayquann today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rayquann births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rayquann. 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 Rayquann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#10,199
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Rayquann: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rayquann 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 Rayquann 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rayquann
The name Rayquann finds its roots in the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, with origins dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. Derived from the Sumerian word "ra'iqan," which meant "the one who shines," it was initially a title bestowed upon high-ranking officials and priests in the region.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, around 2350-2170 BCE, the name gained prominence as a personal moniker. It was often given to children born during celestial events, such as eclipses or bright meteor showers, signifying their connection to the heavens and the divine.
In the ancient city of Ur, located in modern-day Iraq, archaeological excavations have uncovered clay tablets with inscriptions bearing the name Rayquann. These tablets, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, were used for record-keeping and administrative purposes, providing evidence of the name's early usage.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Rayquann was a high priest of the moon god Nanna, who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2094-2047 BCE. He was renowned for his wisdom and spiritual guidance, and his name was inscribed on temple walls and religious texts of the time.
In the 9th century BCE, a prominent Assyrian scholar and astrologer named Rayquann was highly regarded for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies and their influence on human affairs. His writings were widely circulated and studied throughout the ancient Near East.
During the Sassanid Empire of Persia, which ruled from 224-651 CE, a celebrated poet and philosopher named Rayquann gained recognition for his works on ethics, spirituality, and the human condition. His poems and philosophical treatises were highly influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 12th century CE, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Andalusia, Rayquann ibn al-Qasim, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His legal rulings and interpretations of Sharia law were widely respected and studied across the Muslim world.
The name Rayquann has also been documented in various ancient texts and historical records, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Babylonian creation myth Enuma Elish, and the Persian Book of Kings (Shahnameh). Its presence in these literary works further attests to its deep-rooted history and cultural significance.
People
Rayquann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rayquann 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
Rayquann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rayquann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rayquann 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Rayquann a common name?
We classify Rayquann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rayquann most popular?
The single biggest year for Rayquann was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rayquann 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 Rayquann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rayquann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rayquann 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 Rayquann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rayquann 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 Rayquann 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 Rayquann?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Rayquann on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.