Total births
388
Unisex name · since 1922
Ramsay
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 388 babies named Ramsay, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11075
- among boys today
- 388
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
388 babies have been named Ramsay since 1922, making it today's #11075 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ramsay has been recorded 388 times among boys since 1922, currently ranked #11075 nationally and more common than 23% 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 1922 to 2025.
- #11075 among boys today
- 388 born since 1922
- 2010s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ramsay is currently the #11075 unisex name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 388 born since 1922, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11075
- among boys today
- 388
- born since 1922
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Ramsay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11075
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Ramsay was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
16 babies were named Ramsay in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Ramsay compares
388 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Ramsay's all-time total is 6% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ramsay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 388 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ramsay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ramsay splits its recorded history at 1998: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1928 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ramsay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#11,075
Active since
1922
Ramsay popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Ramsay popularity over time - girls
75 total births recorded since 1984 (Ramsay as girls' name)
Ramsay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ramsay's strongest decade.
92 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Ramsay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
54 births
- 1990s
1990s
49 births
- 2000s
2000s
70 births
- 2010s
2010s
92 births
- 2020s
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 92 births (24% of all-time use).
Ramsay by state
Where Ramsay concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Ramsay's total US births 1.3%
5 of 388 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ramsay? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 388 babies named Ramsay. Today it holds rank #11075 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 16 births.
When was Ramsay most popular? ▼
Ramsay was most popular in the 2010s decade with 92 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Ramsay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ramsay are Texas (5 births).
Is Ramsay a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ramsay is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 388 births, and as a girl's name it has 75 births.
How long has the name Ramsay been used? ▼
Ramsay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1922, spanning 104 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ramsay? ▼
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 Ramsay's data
- Ramsay's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (92 total births) through the 2020s (57) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ramsays (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ramsay
Nearby Names Like Ramsay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ramsay
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 Ramsay side by side: Ramsay vs Ramon Ramsay vs Ramiro Ramsay vs Ramsey
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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, 1922–2025 (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. "Ramsay: #11075 Unisex Name - 388 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ramsay. 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 Ramsay 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.