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Rayfus

RAY-fuhs /reɪˈfɑs/

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1963 (#4,048)
Babies in 1963
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,373 in 1952
First recorded
1951

Meaning of Rayfus

Originating from the United States, the name Rayfus is a unique and distinctive choice for baby boys. While there are no known variations of this name, it can be shortened to Ray for a more informal and friendly feel. Despite not being widely popular in recent years, Rayfus has made appearances on the charts in the past, with occurrences noted in the 1950s and 1960s. This name carries an air of strength and individuality, making it a great choice for parents looking to bestow a one-of-a-kind moniker upon their son.

How to pronounce Rayfus

English

Popularity of Rayfus in the U.S.

Rayfus was last recorded in the U.S. in 1963, ranked #4,048 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,373 in 1952. It first appears in the records in 1951.

Bar and line chart: Rayfus in the U.S., 1951–1963. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1952 and 5 in 1963. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,373 in 1952, #4,048 in 1963.
  • Boys named Rayfus (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1951–1963. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1951⁠–⁠1963 8 rows
Rayfus: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
196354,048▼ 15
196254,033back (not recorded in 1959–1961)
195853,944back (not recorded in 1957)
195663,535back (not recorded in 1955)
195453,827▼ 29
195353,798▼ 425
195263,373▲ 341
195153,714new