Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Raymond.
National Rank (2025)
#395
All-Time Peak Rank
#14 (1919)
Total U.S. Births
779,794
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Raymond Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Raymond
According to SSA data, Raymond achieved its highest historical rank of #14 in 1919. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1924 with 12,873 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 41.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Raymond scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-41.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record12,873Births in 1924
Years in Top 100
112yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:3,135
1890s:7,572
1900s:11,650
1910s:71,820
1920s:124,212
1930s:99,585
1940s:109,076
1950s:108,928
1960s:81,793
1970s:49,332
1980s:41,504
1990s:31,721
2000s:20,460
2010s:13,406
2020s:5,600
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRay-ond
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
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