Total births
122
Boys' name · since 2009
Raam
122 babies named Raam in U.S. Social Security records since 2009, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5619
- among boys today
- 122
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Raam is the #5619 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 122 recorded since 2009.
Social Security Administration records show Raam recorded 122 times among boys since 2009, holding rank #5619 nationally today, ahead of 61% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2009 to 2025.
- #5619 among boys today
- 122 born since 2009
- 2020s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Raam is currently the #5619 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 122 born since 2009, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5619
- among boys today
- 122
- born since 2009
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Raam vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5619
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Raam was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
17 babies were named Raam in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Raam compares
122 29th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Raam's all-time total is 67% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Raam | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 122 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 23 | 22,252 |
Raam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raam's SSA record in two at 2018 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raam at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#5,619
Active since
2009
Raam popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2009–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Raam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Raam's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Raam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
- 2010s
2010s
40 births
- 2020s
2020s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 75 births (61% of all-time use).
Raam by state
Where Raam concentrates geographically, total births since 2009
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 4.1% |
California share of Raam's total US births 4.1%
5 of 122 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raam? ▼
Raam has been given to 122 babies in the U.S. since 2009, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5619 as of the latest data. 17 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Raam most popular? ▼
Raam was most popular in the 2020s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Raam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Raam are California (5 births).
How long has the name Raam been used? ▼
Records for Raam go back to 2009, giving 17 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Raam? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raad, Raahim, Raahil, Raaghav, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Raam's data
- California records the most Raams (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Raam
Nearby Names Like Raam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raam
Raad Boy
#7036 213 births
Raahim Boy
#8710 124 births
Raahil Boy
86 births
Raaghav Boy
#8100 85 births
Raayan Boy
#9664 63 births
Compare Raam side by side: Raam vs Raad Raam vs Raahim Raam vs Raahil
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2009–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Raam: #5619 Boys' Name - 122 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raam. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Raam draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.