Raymond
Raymond is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wise protector or counsel protector.
Origin and history
Raymond is derived from the Old High German name Raimund, composed of elements meaning 'advice' and 'protector'. Historically used predominantly for males, it has a rare but recorded usage for females in the United States, peaking in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,517 babies in the United States have been named Raymond since 1880. It ranks #2987 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.3 %)
- NY (23.8 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- PA (12 %)
- WI (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 275 |
| 1920-1930 | 651 |
| 1930-1940 | 480 |
| 1940-1950 | 376 |
| 1950-1960 | 370 |
| 1960-1970 | 442 |
| 1970-1980 | 423 |
| 1980-1990 | 302 |
| 1990-2000 | 117 |
| 2000-2010 | 26 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ray, Rae
Fun facts
- The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became widely established across the English-speaking world.
- While traditionally male, over 3,500 females in the United States have officially been named Raymond since 1880.