Redmond comes from the Irish Gaelic tradition, meaning Wise protector, counsel protection.
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How popular is Redmond?
2023peak year
Redmond entered U.S. records in 1889, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2023, 28 babies received the name (ranked #3970). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #5412), with roughly 19 babies named Redmond each year. Redmond's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 793 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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