Roe deer brook
Derived from the Old English elements 'ra' (roe deer) and 'burna' (stream or brook). It was originally a topographic surname for someone living near a stream frequented by deer.
Less common today
Rayburn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,631 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned jazz trombonist and educator
Congressional office building named for Sam Rayburn
A character in various literary contexts · The Grapes of Wrath
