Holding steady.
Popularity of Raymar since 1976
Babies named Raymar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Raymar is a modern and rare American invention, first recorded in 1976. It saw its peak usage in 1985, but has never entered the top 1000, remaining a truly uncommon choice. The name is formed from the popular element Ray, as in Raymond, combined with the suffix -mar, creating a distinctive sound. It has seen stable but minimal use since the 1980s, with no strong regional concentration in the U.S. This blend of familiarity and uniqueness appeals to parents seeking a name that is both recognizable and individual.
Raymar appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1976. It likely blends the popular short form Ray (often derived from Raymond, meaning 'wise protector' in Germanic) with the fashionable suffix -mar, also seen in names like Omar or Lamar. Alternatively, it may be a variant of the surname Raymer, which itself derives from Old English ra 'roe deer' and mere 'lake'. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 U.S. names but has seen occasional use, particularly in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Ray-Ray
Variants: Raymer
Sibling names for Raymar
Names that share Raymar's style, for a brother or sister.
