Raymeir
A masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "handsome leader".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Raymeir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raymeir today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raymeir births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raymeir. 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 Raymeir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,707
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Raymeir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raymeir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 10 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
Raymeir 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 Raymeir 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 Raymeir
The given name Raymeir is a relatively modern invention that does not have a clear origin or etymology. It appears to be a creative combination of existing names and sounds, rather than deriving from a specific language or culture.
One plausible theory suggests that Raymeir is a blend of the names Raymond and Meir. Raymond is a French name derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" (counsel) and "mund" (protector), while Meir is a Hebrew name meaning "one who shines" or "enlightener." However, the precise reasoning behind combining these names is unclear.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Raymeir are relatively recent, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The name's modern origin and lack of a clear cultural context make it challenging to trace its usage throughout history.
Despite its relatively new existence, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Raymeir:
1. Raymeir Dajuan Johnson (born 1991) is an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas.
2. Raymeir Levern Lewis (born 1992) is an American former college basketball player who played for the University of Delaware.
3. Raymeir Woodfaulk (born 1993) is an American former college basketball player who played for the University of South Alabama.
4. Raymeir Elliott (born 1995) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays in the NBA G League.
5. Raymeir Dewayne Scroggins (born 1998) is an American college basketball player who currently plays for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
While the name Raymeir may not have a rich historical background, its unique blend of sounds and modern usage reflect the continuously evolving nature of names and the creativity of parents in naming their children.
People
Raymeir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raymeir 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
Raymeir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raymeir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raymeir 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Raymeir a common name?
We classify Raymeir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raymeir most popular?
The single biggest year for Raymeir was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raymeir is about 8 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 Raymeir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raymeir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raymeir 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 Raymeir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raymeir 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 Raymeir 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 share the name Raymeir?
You can see how many Americans are named Raymeir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.