Raymir
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "victorious light" or "bright king".
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Raymir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raymir today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raymir births was 2024 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raymir. 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
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
2024
23 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,514
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Raymir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raymir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 75 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
Raymir 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 Raymir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raymirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Raymir
The name Raymir is a relatively modern name that appears to have its origins in the late 20th century. It is thought to be a combination of the names Ray and Mir, with Ray being a diminutive form of the name Raymond, which has Germanic roots and means "protector" or "wise counsel." Mir, on the other hand, is a Slavic name derived from the word "mir," meaning "peace" or "world."
While the name Raymir itself does not have a long history, its components can be traced back to various cultures and time periods. The name Raymond, for instance, was popularized in the Middle Ages by the French and German nobility. One of the earliest recorded bearers of this name was Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse, who lived from 1042 to 1105 and played a significant role in the First Crusade.
The Slavic element Mir has a rich cultural heritage, appearing in various contexts throughout history. In ancient times, it was associated with the concept of a peaceful community or village. The word has also been used in religious contexts, such as the Russian Orthodox Church's concept of "mir" as a harmonious and spiritually united community.
As for the name Raymir itself, one of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Raymir Isayev, a Russian actor born in 1976. He has appeared in numerous Russian films and television series.
Another notable bearer of the name Raymir was Raymir Cabrera, a Cuban-American professional baseball player born in 1985. He played in the minor league systems of the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres.
In the realm of literature, Raymir Mendoza is a Mexican author born in 1981. He is known for his works exploring themes of identity, migration, and cultural heritage.
Raymir Robledo, born in 1992, is a Colombian professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Atlético Junior in the Categoría Primera A, Colombia's top-flight football league.
While not a household name, Raymir Galván is a Mexican artist born in 1984. He is known for his abstract expressionist paintings and has exhibited his works in various galleries across Mexico and the United States.
These examples illustrate that while the name Raymir may be relatively new, its components have rich cultural and historical roots, and the name has found its way into various fields, from entertainment to sports and literature.
People
Raymir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raymir 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
Raymir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raymir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raymir 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 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Raymir a common name?
We classify Raymir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raymir most popular?
The single biggest year for Raymir was 2024, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raymir is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raymir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raymir 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.