Rayford
1 country#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Rayford’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,516 births recorded 1896–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1937 with 124 births
Most common in: Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rayford’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #5642 | — |
| 1998 | #5840 | ↓198 |
| 1999 | #5656 | ↑184 |
| 2000 | #9112 | ↓3456 |
| 2001 | #5142 | ↑3970 |
| 2002 | #5725 | ↓583 |
| 2004 | #6976 | ↓1251 |
| 2005 | #6634 | ↑342 |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↓2951 |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↓1336 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↑3223 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↓3068 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓1521 |
| 2012 | #12274 | ↑13 |
| 2013 | #10728 | ↑1546 |
| 2014 | #9642 | ↑1086 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓1133 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↓24 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓22 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓1187 |
Frequently asked questions about Rayford
Is Rayford a popular name?
Yes — Rayford currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rayford more common for boys or girls?
Rayford is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rayford most popular?
Rayford peaked in 1937 in United States, with 124 recorded births that year.
Is Rayford rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rayford’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #826 in 1896 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rayford?
At least 5,516 babies have been recorded with the name Rayford across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Rayford?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rayford include Raya.
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Ranked directly next to Rayford in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.