Raymond
boy name#394 in 2025Raymond entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #14 in 1919, ranks #394 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#394
rank today
#14
peak (1919)
807
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #61 |
| 1890s | #27 |
| 1900s | #21 |
| 1910s | #17 |
| 1920s | #15 |
| 1930s | #19 |
| 1940s | #24 |
| 1950s | #37 |
| 1960s | #47 |
| 1970s | #61 |
| 1980s | #75 |
| 1990s | #120 |
| 2000s | #190 |
| 2010s | #269 |
| 2020s | #353 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Raymond has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 372,000 people named Raymond are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raymond alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raymond in 2025?
- Raymond ranks #394 among US boy names in 2025, with 807 babies given the name.
- When was the name Raymond most popular?
- Raymond peaked in 1919, reaching #14 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Raymond with classmates?
- Raymond will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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