Declining since 1985, #394 for boys today.
Popularity of Raymond since 1880
Babies named Raymond per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 3,135 |
| 1890s | 7,572 |
| 1900s | 11,650 |
| 1910s | 71,820 |
| 1920s | 124,212 |
| 1930s | 99,585 |
| 1940s | 109,076 |
| 1950s | 108,928 |
| 1960s | 81,793 |
| 1970s | 49,332 |
| 1980s | 41,504 |
| 1990s | 31,721 |
| 2000s | 20,460 |
| 2010s | 13,406 |
| 2020s | 5,600 |
Meaning & origin
Raymond is a classic Germanic compound name meaning 'wise protector', introduced to English-speaking countries by the Normans. It peaked in popularity in the U.S. in 1919, ranking as a top name for boys. However, its usage has been steadily declining since 1985, and as of 2025 it ranks 394th, with only 1 in 2,117 boys receiving the name. Raymond remains most prevalent in states like Montana, Nebraska, and West Virginia, reflecting its enduring appeal in certain regions.
Raymond derives from the Old High German 'Raginmund', composed of 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protection). It was introduced to England by the Normans after the Conquest, and became established in France as 'Raymond'. The name was borne by several medieval saints, including Saint Raymond of Peñafort, and was common among English and French nobility.
Where Raymond 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.
“Raymond” around the world
Where Raymond lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Rae
Sibling names for Raymond
Names that share Raymond's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Rose, Margaret, Alice, Helen, Lillian, Carolyn, Deloris, Doris, Eunice, Geraldine, Gloria, Leola, Lorraine, Marilyn, Mavis, Norma, Roberta, Shirley, Sylvia, Verna, Alene, Aletha, Allene, Arlene, Arline, Berneice, Berniece, Carrol, Cherryl, Doloris, Doretha, Dorris, Earline, Elouise, Ernestine, Eulah, Florine, Laraine, Lavonne, Leatha, Lorene, Lorine, Mable, Marlyn, Marlys, Mayme, Myrna, Norine, Pearline, Retha, Rheta, Rubye, Shirlee, Syble, Allean, Ardath, Arlyne, Burnice, Celesta, Charlean, Charlsie, Cleda, Corene, Dallis, Darlyne, Delorise, Denese, Dennise, Donita, Dorathy, Dorine, Dorotha, Dorthey, Earleen, Eldora, Erie, Estell, Floretta, France, Fredia, Genevia, Genevie, Glennis, Hazle, Inell, Jeanetta, Jeanice, Jeraldine, Joetta, Lanora, Launa, Lorean, Lyda, Majorie, Marilou, Marolyn, Marvella, Myrl, Naoma, Olene, Onie, Phillis, Phylis, Rayleen, Raylene, Regena, Remona, Rosabelle, Roselle, Sherley, Shirlie, Tonda, Tonette, Vernelle, Voncile, Aileene, Aleene, Annell, Ardys, Arleene, Averil, Bernadean, Berneta, Bernette, Bernyce, Bonnita, Brooksie, Carlean, Carolene, Carren, Charlcie, Charletta, Clarabell, Clarene, Claris, Corean, Danise, Dartha, Delene, Deloria, Delorse, Doralee, Dorise, Dorla, Dorlene, Dorma, Dorothey, Dorsie, Earla, Eather, Ellene, Ellin, Evalene, Evlyn, Evone, Ferol, Geneve, Geraldean, Geraline, Gerldine, Glady, Glenice, Hellon, Helon, Idelle, Imagene, Imojean, Izella, Izola, Jannine, Jeannene, Jearldine, Joycie, Judyth, Laretta, Lashayla, Lauraine, Lella, Lesta, Lorain, Lorane, Lorayne, Lorriane, Lorrine, Luellen, Lurlene, Lyndia, Macel, Maebell, Magaline, Marceil, Marcile, Marcine, Marda, Margorie, Marjie, Maxcine, Maybel, Maybelline, Mertis, Nance, Parlee, Phylliss, Rayetta, Rayma, Raymona, Raynette, Rayonna, Remonia, Renette, Rosalea, Rosalene, Rosalin, Rosellen, Samella, Sherene, Sydell, Thressa, Valjean, Valrie, Verlean, Verma, Virgene, Walterine, Willadean, Willine, Wynell, Yola, Zondra, Aldena, Alean, Alliene, Alyene, Annise, Anthonette, Arloa, Arlyce, Berline, Bethene, Bevelyn, Beverlee, Beverlie, Brendalyn, Caroleen, Caryle, Charleene, Chrystine, Chyrel, Claramae, Clariece, Clarine, Claryce, Claudean, Clothilde, Cybil, Darlis, Delise, Deniese, Doraine, Dorthie, Ednamae, Elice, Ellamay, Ellon, Emagene, Ernestene, Evaleen, Evamae, Faylene, Gaylia, Geniva, Gilberte, Gloriann, Gloris, Gwendola, Haroldine, Iline, Illene, Jannice, Jeanenne, Jeanet, Jearlean, Jeweline, Jolaine, Joyceann, Joylene, Ladona, Ladoris, Larene, Lavora, Lindalee, Linder, Lorice, Lourine, Luceal, Ludell, Mardel, Marliss, Maudry, Maydell, Mazell, Merdis, Merlie, Modean, Modell, Monteen, Morine, Normalee, Opel, Paulyne, Pearlena, Philis, Radonna, Ragina, Ramonda, Raynelle, Raynetta, Raynisha, Rayshell, Redonna, Richetta, Rogena, Rojean, Roselene, Roxine, Rudene, Sallee, Sandria, Shearon, Sherrian, Sheryn, Shirely, Shirlean, Thersa, Verdella, Verlena, Vernadine, Verniece, Wandalee, Willean, Wreatha, Arliene, Cloria, Denece, Estalene, Franceen, Francess, Rayola, Rubena, Runell, Alleyne, Ardine, Arthella, Athelene, Bonnetta, Clarece, Claudeen, Clemma, Clorene, Colinda, Delrose, Deneice, Doralene, Doristine, Dorleen, Dorrine, Eddis, Elmarie, Ethell, Eulene, Eupha, Evona, Francelia, Francile, Francille, Gailyn, Gaytha, Gearldene, Genette, Gerarda, Gladie, Glendine, Glenyce, Glorian, Glorya, Gretna, Helane, Helayne, Inice, Jackolyn, Jerelene, Jeroline, Judene, Kathlee, Ladelle, Leanor, Leianne, Lounell, Luane, Luceil, Ludean, Lurie, Lynore, Majel, Marene, Marilene, Mayrene, Merian, Merrianne, Merriel, Myrel, Norena, Onedia, Onetta, Patryce, Pauleen, Ramanda, Ranie, Rayette, Raymonda, Rebie, Romonda, Ronae, Rosezella, Ruthel, Ruthella, Ruthellen, Searcy, Sharley, Shirle, Shyrl, Sybol, Tarisha, Unice, Vaunda, Veralyn, Virtie, Waneda, Wilene, Willeen, Wilmarie
Brothers: Walter, Arthur, Edward, Henry, Charles, Bernard, Chester, Clarence, Curtis, Elton, Eugene, Frank, Gerard, Gilbert, Harold, Irvin, Laverne, Leonard, Leroy, Marvin, Maurice, Milton, Norman, Ronald, Stanley, Terrence, Vernon, Arlen, Carroll, Edmon, Eldon, Ellsworth, Evon, Hoyt, Lavern, Marland, Maynard, Normand, Sherman, Stan, Vern, Vernard, Willis, Ardell, Darold, Dorman, Gearld, Girard, Gorden, Jerrel, Kennard, Lamon, Leeroy, Levern, Lindell, Maury, Merton, Murry, Oris, Parnell, Wayland, Waymon, Winton, Worth, Bernis, Burlin, Burtis, Captain, Carrel, Clarnce, Clearnce, Cleven, Clide, Creston, Daymond, Delray, Dickson, Ermon, Erving, Estle, Eual, Euel, Gerrard, Harrold, Herald, Lanier, Laray, Lavere, Lawerance, Lawernce, Leanard, Lennard, Lorence, Loyde, Manson, Marshel, Medford, Melburn, Merril, Morrell, Murel, Orman, Purvis, Randale, Raymone, Raynell, Richey, Rober, Ronel, Royden, Waddell, Addis, Bernerd, Burnard, Clayburn, Cliford, Danford, Deray, Duglas, Emmert, Fermon, Freeland, Freemon, Hargis, Harles, Hartwell, Holman, Jerrard, Julis, Larnce, Laymon, Lealand, Lealon, Leanord, Ledford, Leeman, Leldon, Lenward, Leory, Letcher, Lymon, Morse, Murlin, Purnell, Raybon, Raymont, Rishard, Selden, Theone, Verbon, Vondell, Wilborn, Willmer, Windel, Woodard, Elmond, Eugean, Haward, Herny, Olander, Balian, Barnell, Bartow, Berlie, Claron, Cloyde, Denman, Derl, Dewell, Earsel, Eldrige, Elster, Eugine, Floyed, Gailen, Gerrald, Goble, Harace, Hurshell, Jaymond, Jerauld, Juell, Larance, Leaman, Lemond, Loyed, Luman, Luvern, Mirl, Newel, Normal, Rachard, Raydell, Rayman, Raymar, Rayshard, Reford, Samiel, Seaton, Shamond, Stedman, Tillmon, Willet, Willys, Wyley
Names like Raymond
Names whose popularity has moved with Raymond's over the last 50 years.

