Rayman is an intriguing and unique given name that has gained popularity over the years, particularly within French-speaking communities. It originated as a masculine given name, derived from the Latin word 'raymundus', which is composed of the elements 'rad' meaning 'counsel' or 'advice', and 'mann' signifying 'man'. This translates to 'wise protection' or 'wise and brave'. The name Rayman is often associated with its bearer being independent, creative, and having a strong sense of justice.
The name Rayman experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks occurring in the late 1910s to early 1920s, and again in the late 1970s to mid-1980s. The most popular year for the name was 1927, with a total of 11 births recorded. However, it appears that the popularity of the name has been declining steadily since the peak in 1989, with only 5 or 6 births occurring annually from 1993 onwards. Overall, there have been 165 births recorded for the name Rayman between 1915 and 2019.