Holding steady.
Popularity of Laymond since 1919
Babies named Laymond per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1950, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laymond's real moment was 1939.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laymond is a rare spelling variant of Raymond that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1919. It reached its peak popularity in 1939, though even then it never cracked the top 1000 names, reflecting its niche usage. The name has maintained a stable but extremely low trajectory over the decades, with no resurgence in recent years. While no states recorded significant usage, Laymond fits squarely within early 20th century naming conventions, offering a slightly distinctive twist on the more common Raymond for parents seeking an uncommon but familiar-sounding name.
Laymond is a spelling variant of the name Raymond, which comes from the Old Germanic name Raginmund, composed of 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' or 'advice' and 'mund' meaning 'protector'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and has been in use since the Middle Ages. The Laymond variant likely arose as a phonetic spelling in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Monty
Sibling names for Laymond
Names that share Laymond's style, for a brother or sister.
