UK boy's name
Rayvon
A masculine given name derived from French words meaning "radiant one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rayvon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rayvon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3134, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Rayvon is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rayvon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rayvon ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 boys were registered as Rayvon.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rayvon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3134
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Rayvon mean?
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While there are no known historical references to the name Rayvon in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Rayvon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rayvon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3134 | 3 | 1 |
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- Rhys 24,418
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- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rayvon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rayvon in the UK right now?
In 2001, Rayvon was ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rayvon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Rayvon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rayvon?
A masculine given name derived from French words meaning "radiant one".
How many people are called Rayvon in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rayvon across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.