Raamond
A Persian masculine name meaning "the wanderer" or "constant traveler".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Raamond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raamond today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raamond births was 1958 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raamond. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Raamond. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1958
6 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1958 SSA rank
#3,840
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Raamond: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raamond 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 Raamond during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raamond
The name Raamond is a variant spelling of the name Raymond, which has its origins in the Germanic language. The name is derived from the elements "ragin" meaning counsel or advice, and "mund" meaning protection. Together, the name Raamond can be interpreted to mean "wise protector" or "counselor of protection".
This name first emerged during the Middle Ages in regions of present-day France and Germany. It was popularized by the Frankish and Burgundian nobility, who often bestowed this name upon their sons. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 8th century Carolingian dynasty, where a Count of Toulouse bore the name Raymond.
In the 11th century, the name gained prominence due to its association with Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse, who was a prominent figure in the First Crusade. His exploits and leadership during the campaign to capture Jerusalem from the Seljuk Turks helped to further popularize the name across Europe.
Another notable historical figure with this name was Raymond VI, Count of Toulouse, who lived from 1156 to 1222. He played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade, a military campaign initiated by the Catholic Church against the Cathars in southern France.
In the 13th century, the name Raamond was borne by Raymond Lull, a renowned Majorcan writer, philosopher, and theologian. He was born in 1232 and made significant contributions to the fields of logic, philosophy, and mysticism.
During the Renaissance period, the Italian humanist and philosopher Raamond Sebond, who lived from 1385 to 1436, gained recognition for his work titled "Liber Creaturarum" (Book of Creatures), which influenced the philosophical writings of Michel de Montaigne.
In more recent times, the name Raamond was carried by Raamond Ackerman, a South African businessman and philanthropist who founded the retail chain Pick n Pay. He was born in 1931 and played a pivotal role in the development of South Africa's retail industry.
While the spelling "Raamond" is relatively uncommon, the name Raymond has maintained its popularity across various cultures and regions, especially in areas with strong Germanic or French influences. Its enduring presence throughout history serves as a testament to its rich linguistic heritage and cultural significance.
People
Raamond + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raamond as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raamond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raamond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raamond 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Raamond a common name?
We classify Raamond as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raamond most popular?
The single biggest year for Raamond was 1958, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raamond is about 65 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 Raamond in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raamond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raamond 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 Raamond still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raamond 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 Raamond 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 are named Raamond?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.