Total births
185
Boys' name · since 1966
Ramesh
Ramesh has 185 recorded births since 1966 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 185
- total births
- 1966–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
185 boys have been named Ramesh since 1966, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ramesh recorded 185 times among boys since 1966, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 2021.
- 185 total births
- 1966–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
185 boys have been named Ramesh since 1966, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 185
- total births
- 1966–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Ramesh was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
13 babies were named Ramesh in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Ramesh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ramesh's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ramesh at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Ramesh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2021
- Peak year (1980)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Ramesh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ramesh's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Ramesh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s
1970s
61 births
- 1980s
1980s
65 births
- 1990s
1990s
28 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 65 births (35% of all-time use).
Ramesh by state
Where Ramesh concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 2.7% |
New York share of Ramesh's total US births 2.7%
5 of 185 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ramesh? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 185 babies named Ramesh. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 13 births.
When was Ramesh most popular? ▼
Ramesh was most popular in the 1980s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Ramesh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ramesh are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Ramesh been used? ▼
Ramesh has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 56 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Ramesh? ▼
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 Ramesh's data
- Ramesh's decade-level peak was the 1980s (65 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.
- New York records the most Rameshs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Ramesh
Nearby Names Like Ramesh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ramesh
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 Ramesh side by side: Ramesh vs Ramon Ramesh vs Ramiro Ramesh vs Ramsey
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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, 1966–2021 (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. "Ramesh: Baby Name Since 1966 - 185 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ramesh. 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 Ramesh 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.