Holding steady.
Popularity of Raymona since 1928
Babies named Raymona per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Raymona's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 89 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Raymona first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1928 and saw its peak usage in 1940, a time when feminine forms of traditional male names were fashionable. Though it never reached widespread popularity, the name has maintained a steady but minimal presence in the decades since, with its trajectory remaining stable into 2025. Its rarity today gives it a vintage charm, evoking mid-century naming trends. The name has no strong association with any particular state, as its usage has been diffuse and infrequent.
Raymona is the feminine equivalent of Raymond, which derives from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel, advice) and 'mund' (protector). The name was introduced to England by the Normans and has been used in both masculine and feminine forms since the Middle Ages. Raymona emerged as a distinct feminine variant in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Mona, Raya
Sibling names for Raymona
Names that share Raymona's style, for a brother or sister.
