Declining since 1986, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Raymon since 1889
Babies named Raymon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Raymon's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 34 |
| 1900s | 116 |
| 1910s | 621 |
| 1920s | 1,256 |
| 1930s | 1,095 |
| 1940s | 743 |
| 1950s | 643 |
| 1960s | 564 |
| 1970s | 512 |
| 1980s | 628 |
| 1990s | 654 |
| 2000s | 573 |
| 2010s | 392 |
| 2020s | 149 |
Meaning & origin
Raymon is a streamlined variant of the classic Raymond, a name with deep Germanic roots meaning 'wise protector.' While Raymond enjoyed widespread use in the early 20th century, Raymon has always been the rarer form. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when it reached rank 470, but by 1934 it had already begun its decline. Since 1986, its usage has been consistently falling. In 2025, only about 1 in 81,337 boys were named Raymon, placing it at rank 4,707. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1889, and its highest-ranking decade was the 1930s, though even then it was far from common. Raymon has no strong association with any particular state, as its usage has been too sparse to register in top state rankings. Despite its rarity, the name carries the sturdy, no-nonsense feel of mid-century Americana, and its familiar nickname Ray offers a friendly, accessible option.
Raymon is a variant of Raymond, which derives from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (advice, counsel) and 'mund' (protector). The name was introduced to England by the Normans and gained popularity in the Middle Ages. The variant form Raymon emerged as a simplified spelling in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Where Raymon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray
Sibling names for Raymon
Names that share Raymon's style, for a brother or sister.
