Rayvone is of African American origin, derived from the names Raymond and Jon. It was created by author Terry McMillan for her novel "Waiting to Exhale," published in 1992. The name gained popularity after the book's success and subsequent film adaptation in 1995. Rayvone has not been widely used outside of African American communities, but it is considered a unique and distinctive name choice.
"Rayvone saw consistent popularity with an average of five to six births per year between 1994 and 1995, before dropping off again by the end of the decade."