Total births
128
Boys' name · since 1977
Ramal
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 128 babies named Ramal, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 128
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Ramal is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 128 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ramal has been recorded 128 times among boys since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 1977 to 2021.
- 128 total births
- 1977–2021 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
128 boys have been named Ramal since 1977, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2021.
- 128
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Ramal was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
9 babies were named Ramal in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Ramal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ramal splits its recorded history at 2001: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ramal at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Ramal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2021
- Peak year (1981)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Ramal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ramal's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Ramal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
27 births
- 2010s
2010s
33 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 33 births (26% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ramal? ▼
128 babies have been named Ramal since 1977. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1981 with 9 births.
When was Ramal most popular? ▼
Ramal was most popular in the 2010s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
How long has the name Ramal been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ramal since 1977 -- 45 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Ramal? ▼
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 Ramal's data
- Ramal's decade-level peak was the 2010s (33 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Ramal
Nearby Names Like Ramal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ramal
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 Ramal side by side: Ramal vs Ramon Ramal vs Ramiro Ramal vs Ramsey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1977–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ramal: Baby Name Since 1977 - 128 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ramal. 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 Ramal 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 July 2026.