Rayshun is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name 'Orasayomi', meaning 'The Lord has made room for me'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, often used as an alternative spelling to Raymond or Rashon.
The name Rayshun has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and a decline more recently. The highest number of births occurred in 1984 and 1985 with 12 births each. However, since 2016, there have been fewer than 10 births per year, with only 5 or 6 births recorded annually. Overall, there have been a total of 352 births recorded for the name Rayshun between 1976 and 2019.