Declining since 1996, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Rayvon since 1919
Babies named Rayvon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 215 |
| 1990s | 519 |
| 2000s | 510 |
| 2010s | 367 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Rayvon is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1919 but remained obscure until the late 20th century. Its construction follows a pattern of blending the common prefix 'Ray' with the suffix '-von', echoing names like Davon and Javon. The name reached its peak rank in 2001, when it was most popular, but has since been in decline, with a trajectory of falling usage since 1996. In the most recent year, 2025, it ranked 5,399th, occurring in about 1 in 100,475 male births. The name has no known top states of concentration, indicating its rarity across the country. Despite its lack of historical roots, Rayvon fits comfortably among other modern coinages that prioritize sound over etymology.
Rayvon is a modern coinage combining the popular prefix 'Ray' (derived from names like Raymond, meaning 'wise protector') with the fashionable suffix '-von', which gained currency in 20th-century American naming. It does not have a traditional etymological root but was likely created for its pleasing sound and resemblance to established names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Von
Sibling names for Rayvon
Names that share Rayvon's style, for a brother or sister.
