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Raymond

RAY-mond · Wise protector, from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protection).

2025 rank (boys)
#394
Babies named in 2025
807
Peak popularity
1919
2025 frequency
1 in 2,117 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 1985

Declining since 1985, #394 for boys today.

Popularity of Raymond since 1880

Babies named Raymond per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4.3k8.6k12.9k1880192019602000Most births 1924Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1880s3,135
1890s7,572
1900s11,650
1910s71,820
1920s124,212
1930s99,585
1940s109,076
1950s108,928
1960s81,793
1970s49,332
1980s41,504
1990s31,721
2000s20,460
2010s13,406
2020s5,600

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.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few 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

Variants: Raymund, Raimund, Ramon, Raimondo

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Raymond mean?
Raymond means 'wise protector', from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protection).
How popular is Raymond today?
As of 2025, Raymond ranks 394th in the United States, with approximately 1 in 2,117 boys given the name.
Is Raymond a boy or girl name?
Raymond is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.