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Rayburn
Rayburn is of English origin, meaning "from the riverbank." It combines the elements 'ray' (a beam of light) and 'burn' (a stream or brook), suggesting a connection to nature and tranquility. The name evokes imagery of peaceful watersides and the beauty of the natural world.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,612 |
| Gender | Male (38% / 62%) |
| Peak year | 1938 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1972 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 32%AL — 29%TN — 15%AR — 13%KY — 10%
Notable People
Rayburn Wright (American football player) · Rayburn S. H. Haines (American politician) · Rayburn K. M. Lee (American author) · Rayburn J. Hart (American artist) · Rayburn C. V. Smith (American inventor)
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