Ramond
A masculine name of French origin meaning "protector" or "wise counsel".
Name Census estimates that about 1,129 living Americans carry the first name Ramond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ramond today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramond births was 1980 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramond. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 303,591 Americans
Peak year
1980
30 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2018 SSA rank
#9,473
Tracked since 1901
Popularity
Ramond: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ramond from the 1900s through to the 2010s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 244 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramond 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 Ramond during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ramonds live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Ramond, while North Carolina, New York, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ramond
The name Ramond originates from the Germanic languages, where it was derived from the elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "mund" meaning "protector." It likely emerged as a personal name during the medieval period, particularly in areas of Germany, France, and the Low Countries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramond can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 9th century, where a nobleman named Ramond von Aachen is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use among the nobility during the Carolingian era.
In the 11th century, the name gained prominence through Ramond of Aguilers, a chronicler and participant in the First Crusade. His eyewitness account, "Historia Francorum qui ceperunt Iherusalem," provides valuable insights into the events of the crusade and the capture of Jerusalem in 1099.
During the 12th century, Ramond VI, Count of Toulouse (1156-1222), played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. His refusal to suppress the Cathar heretics led to a prolonged conflict with the Catholic Church and eventually the loss of his lands.
In the realm of literature, Ramond Lull (1232-1315), a Majorcan writer and philosopher, is renowned for his pioneering work in the fields of logic, philosophy, and romance literature. His literary works, such as "Blanquerna" and "The Book of the Lover and the Beloved," have had a lasting impact on Catalan literature.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ramond is Ramond de Carbonnières (1755-1827), a French botanist and geologist. He is best known for his exploration of the Pyrenees mountains and his contributions to the study of alpine flora and geology.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Ramond. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name's roots can be traced back to the Germanic languages, where it was imbued with meanings of counsel and protection.
People
Ramond + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ramond 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
Ramond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramond 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 303,591 US residents.
Is Ramond a common name?
We classify Ramond as "Rare". It ranks above 90.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,813 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramond most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramond was 1980, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramond is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ramond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ramond 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.