Raymond is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'rad' meaning 'advice' or 'counsel', and 'mann' meaning 'man'. This name has been widely used throughout history, with notable figures including Raymond Chandler, the American-British novelist known for his hard-boiled detective fiction, and Raymonda Hawa Touval, a Belgian pianist of Congolese descent. The name Raymond is often associated with the Middle Ages, particularly in France where it was popular among the nobility during that period. It has also been the subject of literary works such as 'The Tale of Raymond the Minstrel', an anonymous French poem from the 12th century.
"In 1959, there were six children named Raymond born."