Name meaning & stats
Raymond
Raymond means “wise protector” (Germanic origin). 463,876 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Raymonds are 1.8× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“wise protector”
GermanicWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
463,876 US babies were named Raymond between 1940 and 2025.
Where Raymonds end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 61 people |
| Professor | 1.8× | High · 52 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 34 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 33 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Raymonds show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Raymond has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
Raymond is the main spelling
- Raymond 100%
- Raymund <1%
- Raymound <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)