Rayvon first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Rayvon has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Rayvon

A masculine given name derived from French words meaning "radiant one".

Popularity of Rayvon by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Rayvon is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 97% of people named Rayvon being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 13 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rayvon.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024130
2023270
2022220
2021260
2020270
2019270
2018300
2017330
2016300
2015390
2014400
2013370
2012480
2011360
2010470
2009450
2008480
2007460
2006500
2005430
2004496
2003500
2002580
2001680
2000535
1999385
1998465
1997635
1996580
1995569
1994639
1993440
1992476
1991490
1990556
1989380
1988330
1987185
1986230
1985270
1984340
1983100
198280
1981100
1980130
1979110
197890
197790
197680
197560

The history of the first name Rayvon

The name Rayvon has its origins in the English language, and it is believed to have emerged in the early 20th century. It is a combination of the names Ray and Von, which are derived from the Germanic and French languages, respectively.

Ray is a diminutive form of the name Raymond, which comes from the Germanic name Raimund or Reimund, meaning "advice" and "protection." Von, on the other hand, is a French preposition meaning "from" or "of," and it was commonly used as a prefix in German surnames to indicate nobility or a place of origin.

While there are no known historical references to the name Rayvon in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Rayvon Owen, an American baseball player born in 1927, who played for the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox during the 1950s.

Among the notable individuals with the name Rayvon throughout history, we can mention:

  1. Rayvon Owen (1927-2008), the American baseball player mentioned above.
  2. Rayvon Browning (born 1991), an American singer and songwriter who was a finalist on the 14th season of American Idol.
  3. Rayvon Fouché (born 1993), an American football defensive tackle who played for the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers.
  4. Rayvon Pringle (born 1986), an American basketball player who played professionally in Europe and Asia.
  5. Rayvon Cumberbatch (born 1999), a Canadian basketball player who currently plays for the University of Pittsburgh.

While the name Rayvon is not as common as other names, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among African American communities in the United States. However, it is important to note that the name's usage and popularity may vary across different regions and cultural contexts.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Rayvon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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