Raymond Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Raymond is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Raymond?
Raymond is spelled R-A-Y-M-O-N-D. The name has 7 letters.
Raymond at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Raymond means “wise protector” or “counselor” and derives from the Germanic elements “ragin” meaning “counsel” and “mund” meaning “protector.”.
- Origin
- Raymond is commonly associated with Germanic origins, reflecting its components from early Germanic languages.
- Pronunciation
- RAY-mund · 2 syllables
Raymond Popularity in 2025
Rank#394
Recorded Births807
- Boys usage fell 15 places to #394 and recorded 57 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Raymond Mean?
Raymond means “wise protector” or “counselor” and derives from the Germanic elements “ragin” meaning “counsel” and “mund” meaning “protector.”.
Origin: Raymond is commonly associated with Germanic origins, reflecting its components from early Germanic languages.
How Do You Pronounce Raymond?
PronunciationRAY-mund
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Raymond?
- History
- The name Raymond has been used in various European cultures over centuries and appears in historical texts from medieval times onwards.
Raymond Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 807 | #394 |
| 2024 | Boys | 864 | #379 |
| 2023 | Boys | 906 | #360 |
| 2022 | Boys | 970 | #343 |
| 2021 | Boys | 991 | #331 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,062 | #311 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,025 | #325 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,164 | #299 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,208 | #293 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,280 | #284 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,386 | #259 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,411 | #263 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,349 | #264 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,463 | #250 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,533 | #233 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,587 | #224 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,650 | #220 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,780 | #215 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,965 | #201 |
| 2006 | Boys | 2,045 | #194 |
| 2005 | Girls | 6 | #14,502 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,971 | #196 |
| 2004 | Girls | 6 | #14,179 |
| 2004 | Boys | 2,060 | #186 |
When Was Raymond Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1924 · Boys
12,873 recorded births
National rank #15
1926 · Boys
12,809 recorded births
National rank #15
1927 · Boys
12,807 recorded births
National rank #15
1921 · Boys
12,645 recorded births
National rank #16
Where Raymond Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| NE | #228 | 11 |
| WV | #254 | 7 |
| WA | #282 | 26 |
| IA | #293 | 13 |
| PA | #300 | 38 |
| NJ | #305 | 28 |
| WI | #306 | 18 |