Raymond Boy

Popularity: #353 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAY-mond / /ˈreɪ.mənd/

Germanic; Old French

Meaning

Germanic: counsel protector; Old French: wise protector

Historical & Cultural Background

Raymond is derived from the Germanic name Raginmund, which combines the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protector). The name became popular in medieval France and was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest. It has been used in various forms across Europe and has maintained a consistent presence in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Raymond has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early to mid-20th century.

Similar Names

ReubenRyderRonanRafaelRoccoRamonRylanRex

Variants

  • Ray
  • Ramon

International Variants

  • Raymond (English)
  • Raimondo (Italian)
  • Raimund (German)
  • Ramon (Spanish)
  • Renaud (French)

Famous people named Raymond

Raymond Chandler was an American novelist known for his hard-boiled detective fiction.

Raymond Carver was an influential American short story writer and poet.

Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor best known for his role in the television series 'Perry Mason.'.

Raymond Felton is a professional basketball player who has played in the NBA.

Fictional characters named Raymond

Raymond Babbitt is a character in the film 'Rain Man,' portrayed as an autistic savant.

Raymond Holt is a character in the television series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' serving as the precinct captain.

Sibling Suggestions

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Raymond (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 123
16%
NY 69
9%
TX 65
8%
PA 54
7%
FL 51
7%
OH 47
6%
MI 34
4%
IL 32
4%
NC 27
3%
AZ 23
3%
WI 21
3%
MN 20
3%
GA 16
2%
VA 16
2%
TN 15
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880165
1881195
1882230
1883233
1884299
1885308
1886353
1887372
1888469
1889511
1890546
1891575
1892681
1893703
1894767
1895806
1896859
1897837
1898929
1899869
19001,150
1901888
19021,064
19031,051
19041,093
19051,159
19061,133
19071,290
19081,381
19091,441
19101,737
19112,088
19124,374
19135,310
19146,821
19158,981
19169,565
19179,956
191811,604
191911,384
192012,193
192112,645
192212,129
192312,460
192412,872
192512,442
192612,809
192712,807
192811,947
192911,909
193011,713
193110,854
193210,346
19339,512
19349,587
19359,564
19369,458
19379,571
19389,726
19399,252
19409,568
19419,947
194211,116
194311,392
194410,634
19459,856
194611,288
194712,352
194811,612
194911,305
195011,181
195111,228
195211,235
195311,110
195411,243
195510,994
195611,108
195710,814
195810,221
19599,798
19609,722
19619,613
19629,068
19638,779
19648,590
19658,050
19667,379
19677,063
19686,883
19696,641
19706,789
19716,104
19725,442
19734,833
19744,578
19754,529
19764,218
19774,377
19784,134
19794,336
19804,577
19814,367
19824,294
19834,015
19843,972
19854,085
19864,055
19873,996
19884,036
19894,106
19904,062
19913,865
19923,587
19933,330
19943,143
19952,920
19962,816
19972,705
19982,644
19992,649
20002,404
20012,342
20022,186
20032,055
20042,059
20051,969
20062,043
20071,963
20081,778
20091,650
20101,587
20111,533
20121,463
20131,346
20141,410
20151,386
20161,279
20171,208
20181,164
20191,023
20201,060
2021990
2022967
2023904
2024859