Rayfield is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of American origin. It is composed of two elements: 'Ray', which means "beam of light" or "to shine", and 'Field', indicating an open area of land. Therefore, the name Rayfield could be interpreted as signifying a radiant or luminous field or expanse. Despite its unique combination, it does not appear to have any specific historical figures or famous personalities associated with it, making each bearer stand out in their own right.
The name Rayfield experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the period from 1896 to 2002, with a total of 1873 births recorded during this time. The highest number of births in any single year was 43, which occurred in 1949. Conversely, there were several years with only 5 or fewer births, including the most recent entries from the year 2000 and 2002. Overall, it appears that Rayfield was a more common name during the early to mid-20th century, with popularity declining in recent decades.