Raymon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Raymon originates from the Old French 'Raimund', which has Germanic roots meaning 'wise protector'. The name has evolved through various forms and maintains a strong, noble connotation. It does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the Middle Ages, with variants such as Raymond and Ray being more common today.
The name Raymon is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Raymon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Raymon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 607th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 590th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 931st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1143rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1351st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2159th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3423rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Raymon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Raymon"
Pronunciation
/ˈreɪmən/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
Raymon is derived from the Old French name 'Raimund', which comes from the Germanic elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' and 'mund' meaning 'protector'.
Meaning
wise protector
Language Evolution
Raimund, Raimon, Raymond
Historical Usage
The name Raymon gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in France, and has remained in use throughout the centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Raymond, Ray, Ramon
Modern Popularity & Image
Raymon is seen as a classic name that conveys strength and wisdom, although it is less common than its variant Raymond.
Famous People
Raymon K. H. K. Wong, Raymon Lee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Raymon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Raymon"
"Raymon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 607th of 7545 | 1,719 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 590th of 6773 | 1,838 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 931st of 7552 | 1,212 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1143rd of 10718 | 834 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1351st of 16616 | 1,020 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2159th of 24088 | 895 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3423rd of 23106 | 393 |
Regional Popularity of "Raymon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
56.21% 796th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
18.55% 439th/2366 |
73.29% 837th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.47% 873rd/1546 |
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20.99% 494th/2353 |
45.31% 701st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
53.44% 1190th/2227 |
41.98% 1020th/2430 |
31.90% 910th/2853 |
30.67% 851st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.20% 1122nd/2937 |
35.69% 1243rd/3483 |
33.94% 1194th/3518 |
28.26% 1143rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.86% 1432nd/3685 |
42.70% 1911th/4475 |
27.11% 1408th/5194 |
19.23% 1215th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.90% 2378th/4582 |
54.69% 2824th/5164 |
29.62% 2166th/7313 |
22.63% 1689th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
69.69% 3127th/4487 |
56.49% 3854th/6822 |
36.28% 2277th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Raymon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Raymon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Raymon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.