Raymond
Raymond first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1924, when 12,873 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 807.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Raymond popular?
Declining Raymond is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1924 peak.
| 2020s | 5,600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,406 | |
| 2000s | 20,460 | |
| 1990s | 31,721 | |
| 1980s | 41,504 | |
| 1970s | 49,332 | |
| 1960s | 81,793 | |
| 1950s | 108,928 | |
| 1940s | 109,076 | |
| 1930s | 99,585 | |
| 1920s | 124,212 | |
| 1910s | 71,820 | |
| 1900s | 11,650 | |
| 1890s | 7,572 | |
| 1880s | 3,135 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Raymond mean?
Raymond is a Germanic name from ragin (“counsel”) and mund (“protection”) — “protecting counsellor.” The Normans carried it to England.
Nicknames for Raymond
- Ray
Variants & spellings
- Raymundo
- Raimund
- Raimondo
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Frequently asked questions
Is Raymond a boy or a girl name?
Raymond is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Raymond a popular name right now?
Raymond is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1924 peak.
How popular is the name Raymond?
In 2025, Raymond ranked #395 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Raymond most popular?
Raymond was most popular in 1924, when about 12,873 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Raymond?
Common nicknames for Raymond include Ray.