Redmond
From the Old English elements "red" meaning red and "mund" meaning protection, shield.
Name Census estimates that about 559 living Americans carry the first name Redmond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Redmond today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Redmond births was 2023 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Redmond. 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
559
~ 1 in 613,156 Americans
Peak year
2023
28 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,091
Tracked since 1889
Popularity
Redmond: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Redmond from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 154 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Redmond remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Redmond 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 Redmond during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Redmonds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Redmond
The name Redmond is of English origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English words "read" meaning red and "mund" meaning protection or guardian. The name essentially means "red protector" or "guardian of the red land."
During the medieval period, the name Redmond was primarily found in regions of northern England and southern Scotland. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived in an area with reddish soil or who had reddish hair or complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Redmond can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Redmundus." This suggests that the name was in use in England during the 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Redmond. One of the earliest was Redmond O'Hanlon (c. 1120-1186), an Irish king who ruled the territory of Airgíalla in modern-day Northern Ireland. Another early figure was Redmond de Lacy (c. 1170-1226), a Norman knight and Lord of Meath in Ireland.
During the Renaissance, Redmond Somervile (c. 1530-1592) was an English poet and courtier who served under Queen Elizabeth I. In the 17th century, Redmond Conyngham (1615-1684) was an Irish soldier and landowner who fought in the Confederate Wars.
In more recent times, Redmond Barry (1813-1880) was an Australian colonial judge and author, known for his novel "The Fortunes of Richard Mahony." Redmond John Quin (1828-1905) was an Irish botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in South Africa.
It is worth noting that while the name Redmond has its roots in the British Isles, it has been adopted and used in various other regions and cultures throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields and endeavors.
People
Redmond + last name combinations
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FAQ
Redmond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Redmond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 559 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Redmond 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 613,156 US residents.
Is Redmond a common name?
We classify Redmond as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 793 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Redmond most popular?
The single biggest year for Redmond was 2023, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Redmond is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Redmond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Redmond 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.