Raymon Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RAY-muhn /ˈreɪ.mən/

Origin: English; German; Hebrew

Meaning: English: wise protector; German: counsel; Hebrew: God has heard

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Raymon has its roots in the Germanic elements 'ragin,' meaning 'counsel,' and 'mund,' meaning 'protector' or 'guardian.' This etymology traces back to the Old High German name 'Ragimund,' which evolved into various forms across different languages. The name was introduced to the English-speaking world through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it appeared as 'Raymond' in Old French, derived from the earlier Germanic forms.

Over time, the name was anglicized to Raymon, reflecting the phonetic adaptations of the English language. Historically, the name Raymond has been borne by notable figures, including several saints and nobles.

One significant figure is Saint Raymond of Peñafort, a 13th-century Spanish Dominican friar who was canonized in 1601. His contributions to canon law and education were influential in the Catholic Church.

Additionally, the name was held by Raymond IV of Toulouse, a leader of the First Crusade in the late 11th century, which further cemented its presence in medieval European history. The name's usage was also popularized through literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which contributed to its recognition in English-speaking contexts.

Culturally, the name Raymon carries connotations of strength and protection, aligning with its etymological roots. It has been associated with leadership and guidance, qualities that have made it a lasting choice in various cultures.

The diminutive form 'Ray' has also emerged, often used affectionately or informally, but the primary name Raymon retains a sense of historical gravitas. Overall, the name's journey from its Germanic origins through medieval Europe to its presence in English reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural evolution.

Famous people named Raymon

In this section, you will find notable people named Raymon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Raymon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Raymon who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Raymon K. H. Wong is a filmmaker best known for The Last Tycoon, The Great Wall, and The Monkey King.

Raymon van der Klundert is a Dutch artist best known for his work in contemporary art and installations.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Raymon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Raymon was first seen in the United States in 1889.

Raymon has ranked as high as #1068 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Raymon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Raymon 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 Raymon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Raymon.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 21 21
2024 17 17
2023 32 32
2022 22 22
2021 34 34
2020 23 23
2019 31 31
2018 48 48
2017 28 28
2016 40 40
2015 37 37
2014 37 37
2013 45 45
2012 41 41
2011 39 39
2010 46 46
2009 38 38
2008 65 65
2007 65 65
2006 55 55
2005 53 53
2004 45 45
2003 52 52
2002 76 76
2001 67 67
2000 57 57
1999 68 68
1998 74 74
1997 54 54
1996 59 59
1995 62 62
1994 58 58
1993 64 64
1992 74 74
1991 62 62
1990 79 79
1989 71 71
1988 57 57
1987 79 79
1986 66 66
1985 67 67
1984 60 60
1983 45 45
1982 61 61
1981 56 56
1980 66 66
1979 49 49
1978 49 49
1977 50 50
1976 57 57
1975 49 49
1974 51 51
1973 57 57
1972 44 44
1971 59 59
1970 47 47
1969 52 52
1968 54 54
1967 49 49
1966 42 42
1965 59 59
1964 64 64
1963 60 60
1962 54 54
1961 53 53
1960 77 77
1959 66 66
1958 47 47
1957 65 65
1956 77 77
1955 59 59
1954 68 68
1953 69 69
1952 65 65
1951 62 62
1950 65 65
1949 55 55
1948 60 60
1947 78 78
1946 69 69
1945 76 76
1944 74 74
1943 76 76
1942 62 62
1941 100 100
1940 93 93
1939 82 82
1938 89 89
1937 101 101
1936 107 107
1935 115 115
1934 141 141
1933 90 90
1932 126 126
1931 116 116
1930 128 128
1929 132 132
1928 130 130
1927 134 134
1926 145 145
1925 124 124
1924 127 127
1923 126 126
1922 102 102
1921 125 125
1920 111 111
1919 108 108
1918 105 105
1917 82 82
1916 81 81
1915 69 69
1914 52 52
1913 45 45
1912 36 36
1911 22 22
1910 21 21
1909 10 10
1908 11 11
1907 18 18
1906 9 9
1905 15 15
1904 10 10
1903 12 12
1902 11 11
1901 8 8
1900 12 12
1899 10 10
1898 5 5
1896 8 8
1895 6 6
1894 5 5
1889 5 5

Top States for Raymon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
100%