Redmond
Meaningcounsel protector · Irish form of Raymond
- US rank
- #4,050
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #878 in 1889
26 babies were named Redmond in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,570 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1889–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Redmond you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 65,789 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Redmond, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Redmond would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRedmond first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1889, when it ranked #878. Today it's #4,050, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRedmond is 6.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 65,789.
- TrendRedmond has climbed 2,570 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,050. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningRedmond is an Irish form of Raymond, which means “counsel protector”.
About the name Redmond
Redmond is a boy name of Irish surname origin meaning “counsel protector”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ond”. US birth records list Redmond for boys from 1889 to 2025, in 84 of those 137 years. Its best year was 1889, when it ranked #878 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,050, with 26 babies.
Origin:Irish surname names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 54 | 18,416 boys |
| 1900s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1910s | 8.2 | 121,359 boys |
| 1920s | 7.2 | 139,470 boys |
| 1930s | 6.0 | 166,945 boys |
| 1940s | 2.7 | 367,647 boys |
| 1950s | 2.1 | 478,469 boys |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 425,532 boys |
| 1970s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 300,300 boys |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 183,150 boys |
| 2000s | 2.1 | 469,484 boys |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 121,359 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 92,308 boys |
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Questions about the name Redmond
What does the name Redmond mean?
Redmond means “counsel protector” in Irish, as a form of Raymond.
What is the origin of the name Redmond?
Redmond has Irish surname roots in our records. Other Irish surname names include Nolan, Callahan, Sullivan.
Is Redmond a boy or girl name?
Redmond is a boy name.
How popular is the name Redmond?
Redmond ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 1889 (#878).