Raymonda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ray-MON-duh //reɪˈmɒndə//
Origin: French; Germanic
Meaning: French: wise protector; Germanic: counsel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Raymonda has its roots in the Germanic elements "ragin," meaning "counsel," and "mund," meaning "protector" or "guardian." This name evolved through various forms, beginning with the Old High German "Reginhunt," which later transformed into the Old French "Raymonde." The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Norman names entered the English lexicon, leading to the adoption of Raymonda as a feminine variant of Raymond in English-speaking contexts. Historically, the name Raymonda has been associated with several notable figures.
One significant milestone is the presence of Saint Raymond of Peñafort, a 13th-century Spanish Dominican friar and scholar, who was canonized in 1601. His contributions to canon law and education in the Church have made the name resonate within religious contexts.
Additionally, the name has appeared in various literary works and historical texts, further embedding it within the cultural fabric of medieval Europe. Culturally, Raymonda carries connotations of strength and protection, reflective of its etymological roots.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing a guardian figure. In ballet, "Raymonda" is also the title of a classic ballet choreographed by Marius Petipa in the late 19th century, which has contributed to its artistic significance.
The name's enduring presence in literature, religion, and the arts underscores its historical and cultural importance, allowing it to maintain relevance across centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Raymonda was first seen in the United States in 1925.
Raymonda has ranked as high as #903 nationally, which occurred in 1942, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Raymonda has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Raymonda 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 Raymonda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Raymonda
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.
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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 Raymonda.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1942 | 26 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |