Raymond
Boy name · English · French · German
Meaningwise protector · Germanic
- US rank
- #394
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #14 in 1919
807 babies were named Raymond in the US in 2025. It has dropped 83 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Raymond you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Raymond
Raymond Davis Jr.
American scientist (1914-2006)
Choose Raymond and your child shares a first name with Raymond Davis Jr., an American scientist. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Raymond, like who?” Raymond Davis Jr.'s Wikipedia article is available in 65 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Raymond Davis Jr. on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: National Science Foundation, Public domain (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,116 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Raymond, 807 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Raymond would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRaymond has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Raymonds, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1919, when it ranked #14. Today it's #394, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRaymond was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 817 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,116.
- TrendRaymond has slipped 83 places over the last five years and now sits at #394. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRaymond is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #227, followed by Nebraska (#228) and West Virginia (#254). It's in the top 1,000 in 38 states.
- MeaningIn Germanic, Raymond means “wise protector”. Our records link it to English, French and German roots.
About the name Raymond
Raymond is a boy name of English, French and German origin meaning “wise protector”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ond”. US birth records list Raymond for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1919, when it ranked #14 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #394, with 807 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 2,851 | 351 boys |
| 1890s | 6,629 | 151 boys |
| 1900s | 8,579 | 117 boys |
| 1910s | 10,429 | 96 boys |
| 1920s | 11,272 | 89 boys |
| 1930s | 9,431 | 106 boys |
| 1940s | 7,421 | 135 boys |
| 1950s | 5,414 | 185 boys |
| 1960s | 4,229 | 236 boys |
| 1970s | 2,976 | 336 boys |
| 1980s | 2,252 | 444 boys |
| 1990s | 1,623 | 616 boys |
| 2000s | 1,027 | 974 boys |
| 2010s | 712 | 1,405 boys |
| 2020s | 540 | 1,851 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Raymond
What does the name Raymond mean?
Raymond means “wise protector” in Germanic.
What is the origin of the name Raymond?
Raymond has English, French, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Raymond a boy or girl name?
Raymond is a boy name.
How popular is the name Raymond?
Raymond ranked #394 for US boys in 2025, given to 807 babies. Its best year was 1919 (#14).