Total births
1,123
Boys' name · since 1970
Ram
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,123 babies named Ram, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2141
- among boys today
- 1,123
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
1,123 babies have been named Ram since 1970, making it today's #2141 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ram has been recorded 1,123 times among boys since 1970, currently ranked #2141 nationally and more common than 85% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #2141 among boys today
- 1,123 born since 1970
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ram is currently the #2141 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 1,123 born since 1970, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2141
- among boys today
- 1,123
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Ram vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2141
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Ram was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
69 babies were named Ram in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Ram compares
1,123 Top 29% higher than 71% of 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
Ram's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ram | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,123 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 69 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ram's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ram splits its recorded history at 1998: 77% of all births land in the more recent half, 23% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 69 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ram at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,141
Active since
1970
Ram popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Ram by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ram's strongest decade.
349 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Ram births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 80
1970s
80 births
- 1980s 91
1980s
91 births
- 1990s 118
1990s
118 births
- 2000s
2000s
206 births
- 2010s
2010s
349 births
- 2020s
2020s
279 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 349 births (31% of all-time use).
How Ram compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ram's total volume
Ram vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ram by state
Where Ram concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 83 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 66 | 5.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Ram's total US births 7.4%
Even split
83 of 1,123 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ram? ▼
Ram has been given to 1,123 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2141 as of the latest data. 69 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Ram most popular? ▼
Ram was most popular in the 2010s decade with 349 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Ram most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ram are California (83 births), Texas (66 births), New Jersey (12 births).
How long has the name Ram been used? ▼
Ram has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 56 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ram? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ramon, Ramiro, Ramsey, Rami, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ram's data
- Ram's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (349 total births) through the 2020s (279) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rams (83 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 Ram
Nearby Names Like Ram
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ram
Ramon Boy
#829 77,429 births
Ramiro Boy
#1160 25,930 births
Ramsey Boy
#1756 6,602 births
Rami Boy
#1208 3,886 births
Ramses Boy
#1455 3,460 births
Compare Ram side by side: Ram vs Ramon Ram vs Ramiro Ram vs Ramsey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ram
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Ram: #2141 Boys' Name - 1,123 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ram. 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 Ram 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.