Holding steady.
Popularity of Raimundo since 1928
Babies named Raimundo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1980, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Raimundo's real moment was 1930.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Raimundo is an incredibly rare name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1928. Its peak year was 1930, when a handful of baby boys received the name, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally. In the 1930s, the name saw a slight uptick in use, consistent with the era's fashion for traditional Spanish names, but it has remained extremely uncommon since. The trajectory of Raimundo has been stable, with no significant revival. As a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Raymond, it carries the meaning of 'wise protector', a meaning rooted in Germanic elements. For parents seeking a name with deep Iberian heritage and a distinguished sound, Raimundo offers a rare and authentic choice.
Raimundo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Raymond, derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protection). The name was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by Visigoths and later became popular among Spanish and Portuguese nobility. It has been in use since the medieval period, notably borne by several saints and rulers.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rai, Mundo, Raimu
Variants: Raimondo
Sibling names for Raimundo
Names that share Raimundo's style, for a brother or sister.
