Raymond Boy

Popularity: #371 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RAY-mond //ˈreɪ.mənd//

Origin: Germanic; Old French

Meaning: Germanic: counsel protector; Old French: wise protector

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Raymond has its roots in the Germanic elements 'ragin,' meaning 'counsel' or 'advice,' and 'mund,' meaning 'protector' or 'guardian.' This etymology traces back to the Old High German form 'Raginmund,' which evolved into the Old French 'Reimond' before entering the English language as Raymond. The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into English society, particularly among the nobility and the emerging middle class.

Throughout history, the name Raymond has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest was Raymond IV of Toulouse, a prominent leader during the First Crusade in the late 11th century.

His involvement in this significant historical event helped to popularize the name among the nobility in Europe. Additionally, Saint Raymond of Peñafort, a 13th-century Spanish Dominican friar and canon lawyer, contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts.

His canonization in 1601 further solidified the name's association with piety and scholarship. Culturally, the name Raymond has been associated with strength and protection, reflecting its etymological roots.

It has appeared in various literary works and historical texts, often symbolizing a wise and noble character. The diminutive form 'Ray' has also emerged, offering a more casual variant while retaining the essence of the original name.

Overall, Raymond's historical significance and its connections to themes of counsel and guardianship have contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures.

Famous people named Raymond

In this section, you will find notable people named Raymond. 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 Raymond who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Raymond Chandler is a novelist best known for The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely, and The Long Goodbye.

Raymond Carver is a writer best known for Cathedral, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, and Where Water Comes Together with Other Water.

Raymond Burr is an actor best known for Perry Mason, Ironside, and Rear Window.

Raymond Felton is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks.

Raymond Lewis is a former professional basketball player best known for his time in the ABA and his scoring prowess in college.

Raymond Massey is an actor best known for East of Eden, Arsenic and Old Lace, and The Fountainhead.

Raymond Scott is a composer and bandleader best known for his work in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly in animation music.

Raymond T. Odierno is a retired four-star general in the United States Army best known for his leadership during the Iraq War.

Fictional characters named Raymond

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Raymond Reddington is a fictional character from the TV series The Blacklist. He is a former criminal mastermind who helps the FBI catch high-profile criminals while pursuing his own agenda.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Raymond, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Raymond was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Raymond has ranked as high as #28 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Raymond 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 Raymond 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 Raymond.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 807 807 0
2024 864 864 0
2023 906 906 0
2022 970 970 0
2021 991 991 0
2020 1,062 1,062 0
2019 1,025 1,025 0
2018 1,164 1,164 0
2017 1,208 1,208 0
2016 1,280 1,280 0
2015 1,386 1,386 0
2014 1,411 1,411 0
2013 1,349 1,349 0
2012 1,463 1,463 0
2011 1,533 1,533 0
2010 1,587 1,587 0
2009 1,650 1,650 0
2008 1,780 1,780 0
2007 1,965 1,965 0
2006 2,045 2,045 0
2005 1,977 1,971 6
2004 2,066 2,060 6
2003 2,057 2,057 0
2002 2,191 2,186 5
2001 2,342 2,342 0
2000 2,413 2,404 9
1999 2,655 2,649 6
1998 2,656 2,644 12
1997 2,713 2,705 8
1996 2,824 2,816 8
1995 2,927 2,920 7
1994 3,156 3,143 13
1993 3,339 3,330 9
1992 3,605 3,587 18
1991 3,883 3,865 18
1990 4,080 4,062 18
1989 4,127 4,106 21
1988 4,059 4,036 23
1987 4,034 3,996 38
1986 4,082 4,055 27
1985 4,115 4,085 30
1984 4,003 3,971 32
1983 4,048 4,016 32
1982 4,327 4,294 33
1981 4,399 4,367 32
1980 4,612 4,578 34
1979 4,371 4,335 36
1978 4,174 4,134 40
1977 4,421 4,372 49
1976 4,254 4,218 36
1975 4,563 4,530 33
1974 4,623 4,577 46
1973 4,879 4,831 48
1972 5,484 5,443 41
1971 6,146 6,104 42
1970 6,840 6,788 52
1969 6,683 6,638 45
1968 6,934 6,883 51
1967 7,108 7,065 43
1966 7,416 7,376 40
1965 8,088 8,051 37
1964 8,634 8,592 42
1963 8,820 8,780 40
1962 9,118 9,070 48
1961 9,668 9,618 50
1960 9,766 9,720 46
1959 9,841 9,796 45
1958 10,262 10,226 36
1957 10,849 10,810 39
1956 11,140 11,108 32
1955 11,029 10,994 35
1954 11,275 11,242 33
1953 11,154 11,110 44
1952 11,266 11,235 31
1951 11,264 11,227 37
1950 11,218 11,180 38
1949 11,340 11,305 35
1948 11,650 11,612 38
1947 12,385 12,352 33
1946 11,325 11,289 36
1945 9,898 9,858 40
1944 10,675 10,635 40
1943 11,431 11,391 40
1942 11,154 11,116 38
1941 9,999 9,951 48
1940 9,595 9,567 28
1939 9,300 9,252 48
1938 9,758 9,725 33
1937 9,609 9,571 38
1936 9,497 9,459 38
1935 9,611 9,564 47
1934 9,627 9,588 39
1933 9,566 9,512 54
1932 10,399 10,346 53
1931 10,925 10,854 71
1930 11,773 11,714 59
1929 11,985 11,909 76
1928 12,050 11,946 104
1927 12,899 12,807 92
1926 12,882 12,809 73
1925 12,497 12,441 56
1924 12,930 12,873 57
1923 12,514 12,460 54
1922 12,181 12,129 52
1921 12,692 12,645 47
1920 12,233 12,193 40
1919 11,420 11,384 36
1918 11,651 11,604 47
1917 10,006 9,956 50
1916 9,607 9,565 42
1915 9,012 8,981 31
1914 6,847 6,821 26
1913 5,327 5,310 17
1912 4,382 4,374 8
1911 2,096 2,088 8
1910 1,747 1,737 10
1909 1,447 1,441 6
1908 1,389 1,381 8
1907 1,298 1,290 8
1906 1,133 1,133 0
1905 1,165 1,159 6
1904 1,093 1,093 0
1903 1,051 1,051 0
1902 1,074 1,064 10
1901 888 888 0
1900 1,150 1,150 0
1899 869 869 0
1898 935 929 6
1897 842 837 5
1896 865 859 6
1895 806 806 0
1894 767 767 0
1893 703 703 0
1892 681 681 0
1891 575 575 0
1890 546 546 0
1889 511 511 0
1888 469 469 0
1887 372 372 0
1886 353 353 0
1885 308 308 0
1884 299 299 0
1883 233 233 0
1882 230 230 0
1881 195 195 0
1880 165 165 0

Top States for Raymond (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 123
15%
NY 69
8%
TX 65
8%
PA 54
7%
FL 51
6%
OH 47
6%
MI 34
4%
IL 32
4%
NJ 28
3%
NC 27
3%
AZ 23
3%
WI 21
3%
MN 20
2%
GA 16
2%
VA 16
2%
TN 15
2%
MA 15
2%
CO 14
2%
MO 14
2%
IN 13
2%
OR 12
1%
NM 12
1%
OK 12
1%
SC 10
1%
MD 10
1%
AL 9
1%
KY 9
1%
UT 8
1%
WA 8
1%
CT 7
1%
NH 6
1%
KS 6
1%
LA 6
1%
ID 5
1%
DE 5
1%
IA 5
1%