Redmon
Red-haired person.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Redmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Redmon today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Redmon births was 1924 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Redmon. 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 Redmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1924
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#4,830
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Redmon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Redmon 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 Redmon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Redmon
The name Redmon is believed to have originated from the Old English language during the Anglo-Saxon era, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "read" and "mund," which together translate to "red protector" or "red guardian."
The name was likely given to individuals who had reddish hair or a ruddy complexion, and was meant to signify their role as protectors or guardians within their respective communities. This practice of assigning descriptive surnames was common during the medieval period, as it helped distinguish individuals from one another.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Redmon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Redmundus," which is believed to be an early variant spelling.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Redmon. In the 12th century, Redmon de Valence was a prominent Norman knight who fought alongside King Richard I during the Third Crusade. Another individual named Redmon le Fitz was a renowned archer who served under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.
In the realm of literature, Redmon Fawcett was an English poet and playwright who lived during the Elizabethan era in the late 16th century. His most notable work was a collection of sonnets titled "The Crimson Heart," which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Moving forward to the 17th century, Redmon Bradshaw was a British explorer and navigator who joined several expeditions to the Americas and the West Indies. His journals and maps provided valuable insights into the geographical and cultural landscapes of the regions he visited.
Finally, in the 19th century, Redmon Fitzgerald was an Irish-born American artist renowned for his vivid landscape paintings depicting the rugged beauty of the American West. His works were highly sought after during his lifetime and are now featured in many prestigious art galleries and museums.
People
Redmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Redmon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Redmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Redmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Redmon 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 Redmon a common name?
We classify Redmon 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 Redmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Redmon was 1924, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Redmon is about 0 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 Redmon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Redmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Redmon 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 Redmon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Redmon 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 Redmon 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 Redmon?
Want to know how many Americans are named Redmon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.