NAME PROFILE
Raymond
Raymond is a name of German origin meaning 'counselor' or 'wise protector.' It embodies a sense of strength and reliability, often associated with a person who is a guiding force in the lives of others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 783,311 |
| Gender | Male (96% / 4%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%NY — 21%TX — 20%PA — 19%WI — 18%
Notable People
Raymond Chandler (Author, *The Big Sleep*) · Raymond Carver (Writer, *Cathedral*) · Ray Romano (Actor, *Everybody Loves Raymond*) · Ray Bradbury (Author, *Fahrenheit 451*) · Ray Charles (Musician, pioneer of soul music)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RayRaeRami
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