Raymond
Meaning: Wise protector or counsel and protection
Origin: Old Germanic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #82
Total births: 7,475
History: Raymond peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Ray Lindwall was one of cricket's greatest fast bowlers. Ray Martin was a legendary Australian TV presenter. In Australia, Ray/Raymond means straight-talking Australian media and devastating pace bowling.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1991) | #96 |
| Babies named Raymond in 1991 | 82 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 7,475 |
| Peak year | 1952 (525 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #17 |
| Years in records | 1952–1991 (37 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Raymond
What does the name Raymond mean?
Raymond means “Wise protector or counsel and protection” from Old Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Raymond?
Raymond has Old Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Wise protector or counsel and protection”.
How popular is Raymond in Australia?
Raymond ranked #96 in Australia in 1991 — given to 82 babies that year.
When was Raymond most popular?
Raymond peaked in 1952 with 525 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Raymond a boy or girl name?
Raymond is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Raymonds in registered births are male.
How long has Raymond been recorded in Australia?
Raymond appears in birth records in Australia across 37 years — from 1952 through 1991.