Raymond

Rank 343rd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Raymond was 343rd most popular baby name for boys and 684th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 962 babies were named Raymond in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,497 babies in the United States were named Raymond. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Raymond is around 56 to 62 years old.

The name "Raymond" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Raymond is Ray.

Raymond Meaning & Origin

Raymond is a traditional name of Germanic origin, meaning "wise protector," evoking strength, reliability, and wisdom.

The name Raymond is described as warm-hearted, intellectual and resilient.

Pronunciation

Raymond is pronounced ray-mond in English. The name Raymond has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Raymond

The name Raymond has been borne by several royals throughout history, including multiple counts of Toulouse and Tripoli.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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