Raymond
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wise Protector; Counsel; Protector
Background: The name Raymond originates from the Germanic elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' and 'mund' meaning 'protector.' This name was adopted into Old French as 'Reimond,' which evolved into its modern form, retaining the original meanings associated with wisdom and protection.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#42
Total births
782,472
Most popular decade
1920s
(374,592 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-116 ranks)
Years in Top 100
112
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 165
- First year rank
- #87
- Peak year
- 1924
- Peak year births
- 12,872
- Peak rank
- #15
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 859
- Recent rank
- #379
Female
- First year
- 1896
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,416
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 104
- Peak rank
- #685
- Most recent year
- 2005
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #14,501
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).