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Raymond
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About Raymond
Raymond stands as a testament to enduring quality, a name that has served generations admirably without losing its essential character or appeal. This classic choice offers substance and dignity without feeling stuffy or outdated, a balance that proves increasingly difficult to find among names with similar historical depth. Raymond projects competence and reliability, qualities that serve individuals well throughout their lives in both personal and professional spheres. The name's structure provides satisfying weight, with the strong opening 'R' establishing presence and the melodic ending preventing harshness. Raymond accommodates various nickname possibilities while remaining perfectly respectable in its full form, giving your son options as he navigates different life stages and contexts. The name suggests someone grounded and trustworthy, characteristics that create positive impressions in interviews, introductions, and daily interactions. Raymond has witnessed countless trends come and go while maintaining its position as a solid, respectable choice that never feels like it's trying too hard.
Popularity of the Name Raymond
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #87 | ||||
| 1881 | #74 | ||||
| 1882 | #78 | ||||
| 1883 | #68 | ||||
| 1884 | #62 | ||||
| 1885 | #58 | ||||
| 1886 | #52 | ||||
| 1887 | #47 | ||||
| 1888 | #45 | ||||
| 1889 | #37 | ||||
| 1890 | #36 | ||||
| 1891 | #30 | ||||
| 1892 | #31 | ||||
| 1893 | #29 | ||||
| 1894 | #27 | ||||
| 1895 | #26 | ||||
| 1896 | #24 | ||||
| 1897 | #22 | ||||
| 1898 | #23 | ||||
| 1899 | #22 | ||||
| 1900 | #23 | #48 | |||
| 1901 | #22 | #54 | |||
| 1902 | #21 | #50 | |||
| 1903 | #21 | #38 | |||
| 1904 | #22 | #38 | |||
| 1905 | #21 | #34 | |||
| 1906 | #21 | #39 | |||
| 1907 | #21 | #30 | |||
| 1908 | #21 | #33 | |||
| 1909 | #20 | #32 | |||
| 1910 | #19 | #32 | |||
| 1911 | #19 | #20 | |||
| 1912 | #18 | #24 | |||
| 1913 | #18 | #21 | |||
| 1914 | #16 | #18 | |||
| 1915 | #16 | #26 | |||
| 1916 | #16 | #29 | |||
| 1917 | #16 | #27 | |||
| 1918 | #15 | #19 | |||
| 1919 | #14 | #12 | |||
| 1920 | #15 | #12 | |||
| 1921 | #16 | #8 | |||
| 1922 | #16 | #6 | |||
| 1923 | #15 | #8 | |||
| 1924 | #15 | #8 | |||
| 1925 | #15 | #7 | |||
| 1926 | #15 | #7 | |||
| 1927 | #15 | #7 | |||
| 1928 | #16 | #7 | |||
| 1929 | #15 | #6 | |||
| 1930 | #16 | #10 | |||
| 1931 | #17 | #10 | |||
| 1932 | #19 | #10 | |||
| 1933 | #19 | #11 | |||
| 1934 | #19 | #11 | |||
| 1935 | #17 | #12 | |||
| 1936 | #17 | #14 | |||
| 1937 | #19 | #13 | |||
| 1938 | #20 | #14 | |||
| 1939 | #22 | #13 | |||
| 1940 | #22 | #17 | |||
| 1941 | #22 | #16 | |||
| 1942 | #24 | #15 | |||
| 1943 | #22 | #12 | |||
| 1944 | #22 | #11 | |||
| 1945 | #23 | #15 | |||
| 1946 | #25 | #20 | |||
| 1947 | #27 | #25 | |||
| 1948 | #27 | #23 | |||
| 1949 | #30 | #25 | |||
| 1950 | #31 | #26 | |||
| 1951 | #32 | #28 | |||
| 1952 | #33 | #28 | |||
| 1953 | #34 | #29 | |||
| 1954 | #35 | #32 | |||
| 1955 | #36 | #28 | |||
| 1956 | #39 | #38 | |||
| 1957 | #39 | #40 | |||
| 1958 | #43 | #39 | |||
| 1959 | #45 | #42 | |||
| 1960 | #46 | #39 | |||
| 1961 | #48 | #44 | |||
| 1962 | #48 | #52 | |||
| 1963 | #45 | #50 | |||
| 1964 | #44 | #55 | #31 | ||
| 1965 | #45 | #49 | #36 | ||
| 1966 | #47 | #49 | #35 | ||
| 1967 | #48 | #63 | #31 | ||
| 1968 | #50 | #62 | #34 | ||
| 1969 | #50 | #68 | #30 | ||
| 1970 | #49 | #70 | #34 | ||
| 1971 | #52 | #73 | #39 | ||
| 1972 | #54 | #72 | #34 | ||
| 1973 | #60 | #61 | #36 | ||
| 1974 | #62 | #71 | #33 | ||
| 1975 | #63 | #66 | #38 | ||
| 1976 | #65 | #72 | #35 | ||
| 1977 | #65 | #83 | #41 | ||
| 1978 | #69 | #75 | #51 | ||
| 1979 | #70 | #75 | #56 | ||
| 1980 | #66 | #63 | #54 | ||
| 1981 | #68 | #79 | #57 | ||
| 1982 | #70 | #73 | #57 | ||
| 1983 | #71 | #93 | #48 | ||
| 1984 | #73 | #68 | #61 | ||
| 1985 | #75 | #75 | #57 | ||
| 1986 | #77 | #80 | #70 | ||
| 1987 | #79 | #93 | #73 | ||
| 1988 | #84 | #88 | #73 | ||
| 1989 | #86 | #100 | #69 | ||
| 1990 | #92 | #117 | #72 | ||
| 1991 | #97 | #100 | #86 | #141 | |
| 1992 | #104 | #113 | #101 | #141 | |
| 1993 | #108 | #101 | #96 | #148 | |
| 1994 | #115 | #115 | #92 | #160 | |
| 1995 | #124 | #116 | #106 | #157 | |
| 1996 | #132 | #136 | #129 | #166 | |
| 1997 | #138 | #332 | #127 | #125 | #192 |
| 1998 | #141 | #392 | #129 | #127 | #187 |
| 1999 | #144 | #404 | #147 | #148 | #206 |
| 2000 | #162 | #420 | #162 | #153 | #233 |
| 2001 | #163 | #452 | #160 | #155 | #214 |
| 2002 | #176 | #415 | #194 | #167 | #212 |
| 2003 | #187 | #527 | #199 | #151 | #266 |
| 2004 | #186 | #601 | #162 | #243 | #264 |
| 2005 | #196 | #540 | #202 | #199 | #305 |
| 2006 | #194 | #506 | #265 | #237 | #302 |
| 2007 | #201 | #560 | #268 | #239 | #305 |
| 2008 | #215 | #604 | #218 | #284 | #332 |
| 2009 | #220 | #515 | #309 | #383 | #371 |
| 2010 | #224 | #700 | #254 | #351 | #390 |
| 2011 | #233 | #773 | #273 | #363 | #406 |
| 2012 | #250 | #676 | #312 | #423 | #317 |
| 2013 | #264 | #632 | #276 | #376 | #417 |
| 2014 | #263 | #616 | #381 | #421 | #344 |
| 2015 | #260 | #668 | #284 | #452 | #382 |
| 2016 | #284 | #676 | #299 | #366 | #356 |
| 2017 | #293 | #645 | #278 | #413 | #345 |
| 2018 | #299 | #577 | #247 | #403 | #434 |
| 2019 | #325 | #597 | #428 | #520 | #409 |
| 2020 | #311 | #671 | #273 | #681 | #431 |
| 2021 | #331 | #587 | #277 | #394 | #590 |
| 2022 | #343 | #530 | #447 | ||
| 2023 | #360 | #554 | #471 | #706 | #520 |
| 2024 | #380 | #608 | #377 | #447 | #456 |
| 2025 | #395 | #641 | #540 | #475 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Raymond
- Raimund
- Reimund
- Raimondo
- Ramon
Names Similar to Raymond
Nicknames for Raymond
- Ray
- Rayme
- Mondo
- Mondy
Famous People Named Raymond
| Raymond Carver | American short story writer and poet |
| Raymond Chandler | American detective novelist |
| Raymond Burr | Canadian-American actor |
| Raymond Loewy | French-American industrial designer |
| Raymond Davis Jr. | American physicist and Nobel laureate |
| Raymond Floyd | American professional golfer |
| Raymond Hood | American architect |
| Raymond van Barneveld | Dutch professional darts player |
| Raymond Blanc | French chef and restaurateur |
| Raymond Domenech | French football manager |
| Raymond E. Feist | American fantasy author |
| Raymond Massey | Canadian-American actor |
| Raymond Pettibon | American artist |
| Raymond Poulidor | French professional cyclist |
Characters Named Raymond
| Raymond Holt | Fictional character from the TV show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Raymond Babbitt | Fictional character from the movie "Rain Man" |
| Raymond "Red" Reddington | Fictional character from the TV show "The Blacklist" |
| Raymond "Ray" Donovan | Fictional character from the TV show "Ray Donovan" |
| Raymond "Ray" Stantz | Fictional character from the movie "Ghostbusters" |