Haymond
Variant of the name Raymond, originating from Germanic elements meaning "counsel" and "protector".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Haymond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haymond today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haymond births was 1942 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haymond. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Haymond is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Haymonds were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haymond. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1942
6 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1955 SSA rank
#4,091
Tracked since 1929
Popularity
Haymond: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haymond from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haymond by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Haymond during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haymond
The name Haymond finds its origins in the Old French language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly the 12th and 13th centuries. It is believed to be a variant of the name Raymond, which itself is derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "mund" meaning "protector."
During the medieval period, the name Haymond was predominantly used in regions of modern-day France and parts of northern Spain, where the influence of the French language and culture was strong. It is possible that the name was introduced to these areas by the Normans, who played a significant role in shaping the linguistic landscape of the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haymond can be found in the chronicles of the First Crusade, which took place between 1096 and 1099. A knight named Haymond de Toulouse is mentioned as accompanying the Crusaders on their journey to the Holy Land. This historical reference suggests that the name was in use among the noble classes of the time.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Haymond. One such figure was Haymond de Bordeaux (c. 1200-1270), a French nobleman and military commander who served under King Louis IX of France during the Seventh Crusade. Another prominent bearer of the name was Haymond de Montdragon (c. 1350-1420), a French knight and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Troyes during the Hundred Years' War.
In the realm of literature, the name Haymond appears in the epic poem "The Song of Roland," one of the oldest surviving works of French literature, dating back to the late 11th century. In the poem, Haymond is depicted as a brave warrior and companion of the legendary hero Roland.
Moving forward in time, we find Haymond Narbonne (1558-1624), a French philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of optics and wrote extensively on the nature of light and vision. Another noteworthy figure was Haymond Béranger (1680-1758), a French composer and violinist who served as the court musician to King Louis XV.
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Haymond throughout various periods of European history, spanning fields such as military, diplomacy, literature, philosophy, and music. While its usage may have waxed and waned over time, the name has maintained a distinct cultural and historical significance, reflecting the rich tapestry of the societies in which it was borne.
People
Haymond + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haymond as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haymond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haymond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haymond going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Haymond a common name?
We classify Haymond as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haymond most popular?
The single biggest year for Haymond was 1942, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haymond is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Haymond in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haymond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haymond in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Haymond still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haymond in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Haymond can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Haymond?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.