Redmond
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Redmond since 1889 — 819 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Redmond
Redmond is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,113 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 819 American babies have been named Redmond. Its peak came in 2023, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Redmond stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Redmond year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,113 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,122 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,974 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,399 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,504 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,945 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,926 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,972 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,272 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,586 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,466 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,662 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,529 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,516 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,913 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,864 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,586 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,948 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,410 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,901 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,450 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,750 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,823 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,615 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,352 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,055 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,316 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,969 |
| 1955 | 11 | #2,529 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,608 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,540 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,195 |
| 1930 | 9 | #2,964 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,752 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,284 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,793 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,383 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Redmond mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Redmond in 2025?
Redmond ranked #4,113 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Redmond?
819 babies have been named Redmond in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Redmond most popular?
Redmond peaked in 2023, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Redmond a boy or girl name?
Redmond is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Redmond rising or falling?
Redmond is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.