Rayfield
Rayfield Origin and Meaning
Rayfield is a masculine given name that likely originated as a transferred use of an English surname. The surname Rayfield is a variant of Rayfield or Reyfield, combining elements 'ray/rey' (possibly from Old English 'ræge' meaning roe deer or from a word related to streams) with 'field.' As a given name, Rayfield emerged in the United States, with documented usage beginning in the early 20th century. It gained modest recognition through the mid-20th century but has always remained relatively uncommon. The name follows a pattern of surname-to-given-name transitions that occurred throughout American naming history. Rayfield Wrigth, a Hall of Fame offensive tackle who played for the Buffalo Bills in the 1970s, is perhaps the most notable bearer, potentially influencing the name's recognition. Usage data shows the name has declined in frequency since the late 20th century.