Raysean
Every Raysean since 1972 — 538 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raysean
Raysean is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1972, 538 American babies have been named Raysean. Its peak came in 2004, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Raysean stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raysean year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,557 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,824 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,608 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,087 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,031 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,032 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,989 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,552 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,345 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,431 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,623 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,802 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,727 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,999 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,941 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,256 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,531 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,352 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,238 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,492 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,427 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,032 |
| 1995 | 16 | #4,008 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,717 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,608 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raysean in 2025?
Raysean did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Raysean?
538 babies have been named Raysean in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raysean most popular?
Raysean peaked in 2004, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Raysean a boy or girl name?
Raysean is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raysean rising or falling?
Raysean is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.