Rayquon
An invented masculine name possibly combining elements meaning "ray" and "king".
Name Census estimates that about 69 living Americans carry the first name Rayquon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rayquon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rayquon births was 2002 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rayquon. 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 Rayquon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
69
~ 1 in 4,967,454 Americans
Peak year
2002
11 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,805
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Rayquon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rayquon from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 37 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
Rayquon 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 Rayquon 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 Rayquon
The name Rayquon has its origins in the African American community, emerging as a unique combination of sounds and cultural influences. It is believed to be a modern creation, blending elements from various African languages and dialects.
One possible interpretation suggests that the name Rayquon is derived from the Yoruba word "rere," meaning "good" or "pleasing," combined with the English suffix "-quon," which may have been inspired by names like Daquon or Jaquon. This fusion reflects the rich tapestry of African and American cultures that have shaped the naming traditions within the African American community.
While no definitive historical references or ancient texts mention the name Rayquon directly, its roots can be traced back to the cultural melting pot that emerged during the 19th and 20th centuries, when African Americans sought to preserve their heritage while embracing their new identities in the United States.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Rayquon are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in birth records and census data from the latter half of the 20th century. However, it is important to note that official records may not always accurately reflect the true origins and usage of names within marginalized communities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rayquon, although their accomplishments and contributions vary widely. One such individual is Rayquon Fisher (born in 1992), an American professional basketball player who played for several teams in Europe and Asia. Another is Rayquon Courtney (born in 1995), a former college basketball player at the University of Texas at El Paso.
In the realm of music, Rayquon Chambers (born in 1986) is a American rapper and songwriter known for his collaborations with various hip-hop artists. Additionally, Rayquon Brown (born in 1988) is a former American football player who played defensive back in the National Football League.
While the name Rayquon may be relatively modern, it carries within it the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the African American community, blending diverse influences into a unique and distinctive identity.
People
Rayquon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rayquon 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
Rayquon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rayquon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 69 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rayquon 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 4,967,454 US residents.
Is Rayquon a common name?
We classify Rayquon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 70 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rayquon most popular?
The single biggest year for Rayquon was 2002, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rayquon is about 26 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 Rayquon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rayquon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rayquon 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 Rayquon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rayquon 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 Rayquon 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 Rayquon?
Want to know how many people share the name Rayquon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.