Rayshawn

Updated: March 25, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

As you might imagine, Rayshawn is simply an American name created by adding the names “Ray” and “Shawn” together. It was quite popular in the 1980s and 1990s and even made the list of the top 1,000 baby names in the United States. The name has seen a resurgence in the 2020s, perhaps because of pop culture influences. Either way, it pairs well with both traditional and trendy middle names.

Meaning of the name Rayshawn:

American: No particular meaning

Origin of the name Rayshawn:

Rayshawn is an American name created by adding the traditional given names “Ray” and “Shawn” together.

Symbolism of the name Rayshawn:

Rayshawn doesn't offer much in the way of symbolism. It could be a good choice for a new baby to honor parents, grandparents, or other loved ones named Ray or Shawn.

Style of the name Rayshawn:

Modern

Gender of the name Rayshawn:

Rayshawn is a boy's baby name.

Pronunciation of the name Rayshawn:

RAY-shawn

Number of syllables in the name Rayshawn:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Rayshawn:

The baby name Rayshawn evokes images of someone who is strong and athletic.

Alternative spellings for the name Rayshawn:

Raeshawn
Raeshaun
Rayshaun
Raishawn
Raeshaun

Nicknames for the name Rayshawn:

Popularity of the name Eve:

According to the Social Security Administration, Rayshawn was on the list of the top 1,000 baby names for boys in the United States on and off between 1985 and 1995. It was most popular in 1991 when it ranked at number 957. It last ranked at number 980 in 1995.