6,110births recorded
1Countries
2Variants
1937Peak · United States
#12008United States 2025
Rayford is a boy name family recorded 6,110 times in 1 country since 1896. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1937, at 6.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Rayford
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayford | English | 5,516 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1937 | new |
| Raiford | English | 594 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1931 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Rayford ↔ Raiford — spelling variant
Questions about Rayford
How popular is the name Rayford?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 6,110 births across 1 country.
What is Rayford in other languages?
Raiford (English).
When was Rayford most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1937, at 6.2 births per 100,000.
Is Rayford a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rayford is a boy name.