Raymer
English habitational name from a place pronounced the same way.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Raymer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raymer today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raymer births was 1913 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raymer. 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 Raymer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1913
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1913 SSA rank
#3,173
Tracked since 1913
Census
Raymer in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 145 people with the first name Raymer, which placed it at #46,211 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#46,211
National first-name rank
People counted
145
145 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
64.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Raymer
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Raymer is Hispanic at 64.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.9%) and Black (4.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Raymer described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Raymer at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino64.1% · 93
- White26.9% · 39
- Black or African American4.8% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 5
- Two or more races0.7% · 1
Popularity
Raymer: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Raymer 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 Raymer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Raymer
The name Raymer is a fascinating one, with a rich history and intriguing origins. This given name finds its roots in the Old English language, specifically deriving from the word "raed," which means "counsel" or "advice." It was often bestowed upon those who were considered wise or sought after for their guidance.
In the early days of its usage, Raymer was primarily found among the Anglo-Saxon populations of Britain, where it gained popularity during the Middle Ages. As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Raymer, Reymer, and Reymere, reflecting the linguistic nuances of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raymer can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This historical document mentions a certain Raymer of Hertfordshire, lending credence to the name's longevity.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Raymer. One such individual was Raymer de Vere (c. 1160-1225), an English nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Barons' Revolt against King John. Another remarkable bearer of the name was Raymer Bacon (1214-1292), an English philosopher and scholar renowned for his innovative thinking and contributions to the fields of science and natural philosophy.
In the realm of literature, Raymer Chaucer (c. 1340-1400), the celebrated English author and poet, stands out as a prominent figure associated with this name. His seminal work, "The Canterbury Tales," is widely regarded as a masterpiece of English literature and has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape.
Moving forward in time, Raymer Marlowe (1564-1593) was an influential English playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, known for his pioneering contributions to the development of blank verse and his renowned works, including "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta."
Lastly, Raymer Milton (1608-1674), the renowned English poet and polemicist, deserves a special mention. His epic poem "Paradise Lost" is considered one of the greatest works of English literature, and his impact on the literary canon has been profound and enduring.
While the name Raymer may have waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, its historical significance and the diverse array of notable individuals who have carried it serve as a testament to its enduring legacy.
People
Raymer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raymer 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
Raymer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raymer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raymer 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 - US residents.
Is Raymer a common name?
We classify Raymer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raymer most popular?
The single biggest year for Raymer was 1913, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raymer is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Raymer in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 145 people with the name Raymer, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,211 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Raymer in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Raymer?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Raymer leans strongly male. 138 people counted with this name were male (92.0%), compared with 12 female bearers (8.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Raymer?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Raymer is Hispanic at 64.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.9%) and Black (4.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Raymer most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Raymer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.1% (93 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Raymer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Raymer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raymer 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 Raymer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Raymer 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 Raymer 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.
How many people are called Raymer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.