Raimundo
Derived from the Germanic name Raimundus, meaning "wise protector".
Name Census estimates that about 252 living Americans carry the first name Raimundo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raimundo today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raimundo births was 1980 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raimundo. 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.
People living today
252
~ 1 in 1,360,136 Americans
Peak year
1980
11 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,619
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Raimundo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raimundo from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 62 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raimundo 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 Raimundo 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 Raimundo
The name Raimundo has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is derived from the Germanic name Raginmund, which consists of the elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "mund" meaning "protector."
The name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, a period when Germanic influences were prevalent in the Iberian Peninsula due to the Visigothic rule. During this era, the name Raginmund was widely used among the Visigoths and later adopted by the local populations.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Raimundo can be found in the 9th century, when it was used by several members of the Catalan nobility. This indicates that the name had already gained prominence in the region at that time.
In the 11th century, Raimundo de Borgoña (Raimundo of Burgundy) was a notable figure who played a significant role in the reconquest of territories from the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula. He was also the founder of the House of Burgundy in Portugal, further solidifying the name's association with nobility and historical events.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Raimundo Lúlio (Raimundo Llull), a Majorcan philosopher, logician, and writer who lived from 1232 to 1315. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the Middle Ages and made significant contributions to various fields, including literature and theology.
During the 16th century, Raimundo de Sande was a Portuguese explorer and diplomat who played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between Portugal and Thailand. His travels and achievements helped to further spread the name beyond the Iberian Peninsula.
In the realm of art, Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (1841-1920) was a prominent Spanish painter and art collector. He was known for his portraits and historical paintings, and his works are showcased in renowned museums around the world.
It is worth noting that while the name Raimundo has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, it has since been adopted in various other cultures and regions, particularly in Latin American countries with Spanish and Portuguese influences.
People
Raimundo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raimundo 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
Raimundo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raimundo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 252 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raimundo 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 1,360,136 US residents.
Is Raimundo a common name?
We classify Raimundo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 288 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raimundo most popular?
The single biggest year for Raimundo was 1980, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raimundo is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raimundo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raimundo 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.
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.