Raymond
Pronunciation: [ r-AYM-uhnd ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Raymond first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,680 babies have been named Raymond in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raymond is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,785 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,785
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Raymond
Raymond is a girl name .
Is Raymond a boy or girl name? Raymond is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,785 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #380. Raymond is more commonly used as a boy name.
Raymond is currently ranked #38,785 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raymond include Ray, Raym, Raymy, Raymie, Ond, Ondy, Ondie, Raie, and Raykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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