Raymond
Peaked at #14 nationally in 1919, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Raymond has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Raymond — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#688
in 1928
Last ranked
#15999
in 2005
Years tracked
102
1896–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1896, Raymond reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #688 nationally with 104 babies given the name that year.
Raymond hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2005, when it stood at #15999.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #15,999 | 6 |
| 2004 | #15,644 | 6 |
| 2002 | #17,501 | 5 |
| 2000 | #10,545 | 9 |
| 1999 | #14,017 | 6 |
| 1998 | #7,913 | 12 |
| 1997 | #10,566 | 8 |
| 1996 | #10,303 | 8 |
Raymond — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#14
in 1919
Current rank
#379
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Raymond reached its peak popularity for boys in 1919, ranking #14 nationally with 11,384 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #263 (2014) to #379 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Raymond ranks #379 nationally for boys, with 859 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #379 | 859 |
| 2023 | #360 | 904 |
| 2022 | #343 | 967 |
| 2021 | #331 | 990 |
| 2020 | #311 | 1,060 |
| 2019 | #326 | 1,023 |
| 2018 | #299 | 1,164 |
| 2017 | #293 | 1,208 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Raymond most popular?
Raymond was most popular in 1919, when it ranked #14 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Raymond becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Raymond?
At least 782,472 babies have been recorded with the name Raymond in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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