Jaymond Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-mond //ˈdʒeɪ.mənd//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Modern blend of Jay and Raymond
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jaymond is a modern variant that combines elements of the name James and the suffix -mond, which is derived from the Old Germanic word "mund," meaning "protector" or "guardian." The name James itself has a rich etymological history, originating from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), which translates to "supplanter." This name was adopted into Greek as Iakobos, which later transitioned into Latin as Iacobus. The name made its way into Old French as Jacques, before evolving into the English form James by the time of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
Historically, the name James has been borne by numerous significant figures, including several kings of England, such as James I, who reigned from 1603 to 1625 and commissioned the King James Bible, a pivotal translation that had a profound impact on English literature and Christianity. The name has also been associated with biblical figures, notably James the Just, a prominent leader in the early Christian church, who is traditionally considered the author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament.
The combination of Jaymond reflects a contemporary trend of creating unique names by blending traditional ones, often to imbue them with a sense of individuality while retaining historical roots. The name resonates with themes of strength and protection, aligning with the meaning of its components.
This blending of names is part of a broader cultural practice where traditional names are adapted to create new identities, ensuring that the legacy of names like James continues to influence modern naming conventions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaymond was first seen in the United States in 1989.
Jaymond has ranked as high as #1287 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jaymond has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jaymond is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jaymond was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jaymond
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jaymond.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |