Holding steady, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Redmond since 1889
Babies named Redmond per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2023, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Redmond's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 53 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 154 |
| 2020s | 112 |
Meaning & origin
Redmond is a rare and distinctive name with dual heritage, rooted in both English and Irish traditions. First recorded in the U.S. in 1889, it reached its peak in that same year. Today, with a rank of 4,050 in 2025 and about 1 in 65,695 newborns receiving the name, it remains an uncommon choice. The name has a stable trajectory over recent years. While it was most popular in its debut year, it has seen occasional use since, particularly in Texas, which is the top state for the name. Redmond offers a strong, surname-style option for parents seeking something uncommon with historical depth.
Redmond is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Réamainn, derived from the Old Norse name Røgnvaldr (via the Norman French Reimund). In some cases it may also derive from the Old English elements ræd ('counsel') and mund ('protection'), giving the meaning 'wise protector'. The name has been used in Ireland since the 12th century and was adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Where Redmond is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Red, Reddy
Variants: Redmund, Réamann
Sibling names for Redmond
Names that share Redmond's style, for a brother or sister.
