Rayvin
A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, perhaps a variant of Raven.
Name Census estimates that about 368 living Americans carry the first name Rayvin. It is a predominantly female name (98.4% of registrations). The average person named Rayvin today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rayvin births was 2002 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rayvin. 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.
People living today
368
~ 1 in 931,398 Americans
Peak year
2002
22 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,838
Tracked since 1990
Gender
Gender distribution for Rayvin
Rayvin leans heavily female at 98.4% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Rayvin as a male name
- Ranked #11,838 in 2013
- 6 male births in 2013
- Peak: 2013 (6 births)
Rayvin as a female name
- Ranked #14,781 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2002 (22 births)
Popularity
Rayvin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rayvin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 138 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rayvin 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 Rayvin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rayvins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rayvin
The name Rayvin is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a variation of the name Raven, which has roots in the Old English word "ræfn," meaning "raven," a type of black bird. The name Raven has been in use since the Middle Ages and was likely originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion.
While the name Raven has a long history, the variant spelling Rayvin appears to be a more recent invention, possibly emerging in the late 20th century. It is unclear why the spelling was changed, but it may have been done to give the name a more unique or modern twist.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the specific name Rayvin. However, the raven bird has been a prominent symbol in various cultures throughout history, often associated with intelligence, mystery, and even death or the supernatural.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Rayvin are difficult to pinpoint due to its relatively recent emergence. However, some notable individuals who have borne this name include:
1. Rayvin Mustapha (born 1983), a Canadian professional basketball player.
2. Rayvin Fox (born 1990), an American actress and model.
3. Rayvin Wilkins (born 1996), an American basketball player.
4. Rayvin Montgomery (born 1985), an American singer and songwriter.
5. Rayvin Morgan (born 1992), a Canadian actress and model.
These individuals span various fields, including sports, entertainment, and the arts, and they represent the diversity of people who have adopted this unique name in recent decades.
It is worth noting that while the name Rayvin may be relatively new, its connection to the raven bird and the symbolism associated with it could contribute to its appeal and enduring use as a given name.
People
Rayvin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rayvin 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
Rayvin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rayvin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 368 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rayvin 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 931,398 US residents.
Is Rayvin a common name?
We classify Rayvin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 375 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rayvin most popular?
The single biggest year for Rayvin was 2002, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rayvin is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rayvin a female name?
Yes, 98.4% of people registered as Rayvin in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.