Raymon Boy
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.
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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.
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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 #754 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.
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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2005 | 53 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2001 | 67 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1995 | 62 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1993 | 64 |
| 1992 | 74 |
| 1991 | 62 |
| 1990 | 79 |
| 1989 | 71 |
| 1988 | 57 |
| 1987 | 79 |
| 1986 | 66 |
| 1985 | 67 |
| 1984 | 60 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1981 | 56 |
| 1980 | 66 |
| 1979 | 49 |
| 1978 | 49 |
| 1977 | 50 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1975 | 49 |
| 1974 | 51 |
| 1973 | 57 |
| 1972 | 44 |
| 1971 | 59 |
| 1970 | 47 |
| 1969 | 52 |
| 1968 | 54 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1966 | 42 |
| 1965 | 59 |
| 1964 | 64 |
| 1963 | 60 |
| 1962 | 54 |
| 1961 | 53 |
| 1960 | 77 |
| 1959 | 66 |
| 1958 | 46 |
| 1957 | 65 |
| 1956 | 77 |
| 1955 | 59 |
| 1954 | 68 |
| 1953 | 69 |
| 1952 | 65 |
| 1951 | 62 |
| 1950 | 65 |
| 1949 | 55 |
| 1948 | 60 |
| 1947 | 78 |
| 1946 | 69 |
| 1945 | 76 |
| 1944 | 74 |
| 1943 | 76 |
| 1942 | 62 |
| 1941 | 100 |
| 1940 | 93 |
| 1939 | 82 |
| 1938 | 89 |
| 1937 | 101 |
| 1936 | 107 |
| 1935 | 115 |
| 1934 | 141 |
| 1933 | 90 |
| 1932 | 126 |
| 1931 | 116 |
| 1930 | 128 |
| 1929 | 132 |
| 1928 | 130 |
| 1927 | 134 |
| 1926 | 145 |
| 1925 | 124 |
| 1924 | 127 |
| 1923 | 126 |
| 1922 | 102 |
| 1921 | 125 |
| 1920 | 111 |
| 1919 | 108 |
| 1918 | 105 |
| 1917 | 82 |
| 1916 | 81 |
| 1915 | 69 |
| 1914 | 52 |
| 1913 | 45 |
| 1912 | 36 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1910 | 21 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1907 | 18 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |