Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Raymie since 1960
Babies named Raymie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 38 | 97 |
| 1970s | 18 | 10 |
| 1980s | 16 | 5 |
| 1990s | 30 | 0 |
| 2000s | 59 | 0 |
| 2010s | 24 | 0 |
| 2020s | 9 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Raymie is a rare and modern name that first appeared on U.S. baby name charts in 1961. Its highest popularity came in 1999, when it reached its peak rank, placing among the top 10,000 names. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very uncommon, with a 2025 one-in-178,585 birth rate. The name likely originated as a playful respelling or diminutive of Ray or Raymond, reflecting a trend for -ie and -y endings in American naming. While not tied to any specific state or region, Raymie has a friendly, upbeat sound. Parents drawn to this name may appreciate its rarity and gentle, approachable feel.
Raymie first appeared as a given name in the United States in 1961, likely as a diminutive or feminine variant of names like Ray or Raymond. It follows a pattern of turning shorter names into affectionate '-ie' or '-y' endings, common in 20th-century American coinages. The name has seen modest use, with a peak in 1999, and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray
Variants: Raymee, Raimie
Sibling names for Raymie
Names that share Raymie's style, for a brother or sister.
