Redmond Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RED-mund //ˈrɛd.mənd//
Origin: Irish; English
Meaning: Irish: 'red-haired'; English: 'from the red hill'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Redmond has its roots in the Old English and Old Norse languages, deriving from the elements 'read,' meaning 'red,' and 'mund,' meaning 'protector' or 'guardian.' The name can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, where it appeared in various forms such as 'Readmund' or 'Redmund.' The transition into Middle English saw the name evolve into its current form, Redmond, as it was influenced by the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which introduced many Old Norse and Norman elements into the English language. Historically, the name Redmond is associated with several notable figures, particularly in Ireland.
One of the earliest recorded instances is from the 12th century, where it appears in the context of the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. The name became prominent among the Gaelic nobility, with various branches of the Redmond family playing significant roles in Irish history, especially during the medieval period.
The name is also linked to Saint Redmond, a lesser-known figure, whose legacy contributed to the name's religious connotations in some regions. Culturally, Redmond carries connotations of strength and protection, reflective of its etymological roots.
The name has been embraced in various literary and historical contexts, often symbolizing resilience and guardianship. In addition, diminutive forms such as 'Red' have emerged, though they are less formal.
The name's endurance can be attributed to its strong historical associations and the cultural significance of the qualities it embodies, making it a name of enduring legacy in both English and Irish contexts.
Famous people named Redmond
In this section, you will find notable people named Redmond. 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 Redmond who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Redmond O'Neal is an actor best known for Paper Moon, The Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and Good Times.
Redmond Barry is a fictional character best known for the novel and film Barry Lyndon.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Redmond was first seen in the United States in 1889.
Redmond has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Redmond has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Redmond 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 Redmond was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Redmond (1993)
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 | 5 |
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 Redmond.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1889 | 6 |