Rayqwan
A modern invented name with uncertain meaning or origins.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Rayqwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rayqwan today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rayqwan births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rayqwan. 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 Rayqwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,259
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Rayqwan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rayqwan from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 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
Rayqwan 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 Rayqwan 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 Rayqwan
The name Rayqwan is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it is likely a combination of the English name Ray and the Arabic name Qwan, which means "power" or "strength."
While the name Rayqwan is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it may have been inspired by the Arabic name Rayyan, which means "paradise" or "garden." This name has roots in the Quran and is popular among Muslims.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rayqwan is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively new name. However, it gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in African American communities in the United States.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Rayqwan is Rayqwan Fynn, an American football player born in 1994. He played as a defensive back for several college teams, including the University of South Carolina and Hampton University.
Another notable Rayqwan is Rayqwan Marsh, a Canadian basketball player born in 1993. He played for several teams in the National Basketball League of Canada and had a successful career as a professional athlete.
In the entertainment industry, Rayqwan "RayBae" Denton is a popular YouTuber and social media influencer known for his comedy skits and vlogs. He was born in 1997 and has amassed a significant following on various platforms.
Rayqwan Hill is an American actor and model born in 1987. He has appeared in several television shows and films, including "Empire" and "Greenleaf."
Rayqwan Bolden is an American entrepreneur and motivational speaker born in 1985. He is the founder of the lifestyle brand "Hustle Mentality" and has inspired many with his messages on personal growth and success.
It is important to note that while the name Rayqwan has gained popularity in recent decades, its usage and popularity may change over time, and more historical information about the name may emerge in the future.
People
Rayqwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rayqwan 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
Rayqwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rayqwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rayqwan 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Rayqwan a common name?
We classify Rayqwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rayqwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Rayqwan was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rayqwan is about 27 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 Rayqwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rayqwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rayqwan 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 Rayqwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rayqwan 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 Rayqwan 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 people are named Rayqwan?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Rayqwan at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.