Raymond
How to say it: RAY-muhnd · /ˈreɪmənd/
From Germanic 'Raginmund', meaning 'wise protector', from 'ragin' (counsel) + 'mund' (protector).
Raymond was the 402nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 807 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are down about 42% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #471 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #402 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 807 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,108 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | −42% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #471 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
High point for Raymond came in the 1920s. Now far below that peak, it is expected to slip further in the next few years.
What goes with it
Warm and soft with rolling sounds, Raymond feels solid. Ray makes a natural short form, while Leonard shares its style.
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Nicknames
- Ray
Honouring a Raymond in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Raymond is about 1 in 172.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Raymond
- Raymond Chandler (1888–1959)American novelist and screenwriter
- Raymond Poincaré (1860–1934)French statesman and lawyer, President of France
- Raymond Davis Jr. (1914–2006)American scientist
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