Holding steady.
Popularity of Rayetta since 1920
Babies named Rayetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 73 |
| 1940s | 143 |
| 1950s | 172 |
| 1960s | 148 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rayetta is a retro feminine name that saw its peak usage in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1920, it enjoyed modest popularity in the 1940s, reaching its highest point in 1947. However, it has since fallen out of common use, and its trajectory in recent decades has been stable at very low numbers. The name is formed by adding the diminutive suffix -etta to Ray, making it a melodic, vintage choice. Though it never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally, its peak year in 1947 suggests a moment of post-war charm. The name has not been recorded in any top state lists, indicating its spread was sparse. Rayetta belongs to the broader family of -etta names that were fashionable in the early to mid-1900s.
Rayetta is a feminine diminutive form of Ray, which itself can be a short form of Raymond (from Germanic Raginmund, 'counsel' + 'protection') or a variant of Rey (Spanish for 'king'). The suffix -etta is a common diminutive in English and Italian, giving the name a delicate, feminine feel. Recorded primarily in the United States from the 1910s through the 1960s, Rayetta was most popular in the 1940s, peaking in 1947.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Etta, RayRay
Variants: Rayette, Rayeta
Sibling names for Rayetta
Names that share Rayetta's style, for a brother or sister.
