Total births
6,602
Unisex name · since 1894
Ramsey
Since 1894, U.S. Social Security records show 6,602 babies named Ramsey, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1756
- among boys today
- 6,602
- born since 1894
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ramsey is the #1756 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 6,602 recorded since 1894.
Social Security Administration records show Ramsey recorded 6,602 times among boys since 1894, holding rank #1756 nationally today, ahead of 88% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1894 to 2025.
- #1756 among boys today
- 6,602 born since 1894
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ramsey is currently the #1756 unisex name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 6,602 born since 1894, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1756
- among boys today
- 6,602
- born since 1894
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Ramsey vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1756
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Ramsey was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
152 babies were named Ramsey in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Ramsey compares
6,602 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
Ramsey's all-time total is 18x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ramsey | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 6,602 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 152 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ramsey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ramsey's full recorded timeline at 1968, 87% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 13% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1910, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2017 peak of 152 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ramsey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#1,756
Active since
1894
Ramsey popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1894–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 152
- Annual births at peak, across 132 years of records
Ramsey popularity over time - girls
2,259 total births recorded since 1965 (Ramsey as girls' name)
Ramsey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ramsey's strongest decade.
1,216 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Ramsey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 7
1890s
7 births
- 1910s 84
1910s
84 births
- 1920s 122
1920s
122 births
- 1930s 101
1930s
101 births
- 1940s 127
1940s
127 births
- 1950s 205
1950s
205 births
- 1960s 319
1960s
319 births
- 1970s
1970s
639 births
- 1980s
1980s
978 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,077 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,080 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,216 births
- 2020s
2020s
647 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,216 births (18% of all-time use).
How Ramsey 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 Ramsey's total volume
Ramsey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ramsey by state
Where Ramsey concentrates geographically, total births since 1894
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 724 | 11.0% |
| #2 | California | | 715 | 10.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 198 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 192 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 138 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 128 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 85 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 84 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Ramsey's total US births 11.0%
Even split
724 of 6,602 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 28 reporting states.
Ramsey appears in 28 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ramsey? ▼
Ramsey has been given to 6,602 babies in the U.S. since 1894, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1756 as of the latest data. 152 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Ramsey most popular? ▼
Ramsey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,216 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Ramsey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ramsey are Texas (724 births), California (715 births), New York (198 births).
Is Ramsey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ramsey is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 6,602 births, and as a girl's name it has 2,259 births.
How long has the name Ramsey been used? ▼
Ramsey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1894, spanning 132 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ramsey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ramon, Ramiro, Rami, Ramses, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ramsey's data
- Ramsey's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,216 total births) through the 2020s (647) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ramseys (724 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 Ramsey
Nearby Names Like Ramsey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ramsey
Ramon Boy
#829 77,429 births
Ramiro Boy
#1160 25,930 births
Rami Boy
#1208 3,886 births
Ramses Boy
#1455 3,460 births
Ramone Boy
#7341 2,430 births
Compare Ramsey side by side: Ramsey vs Ramon Ramsey vs Ramiro Ramsey vs Rami
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ramsey
Isidro #1755
8,211 births · Peak 2000
Lyndon #1757
9,705 births · Peak 1964
Leander #1754
6,928 births · Peak 2025
Woods #1758
688 births · Peak 2025
Aubrey #1753
31,090 births · Peak 1926
Lisandro #1759
2,411 births · Peak 2002
Hiram #1752
14,456 births · Peak 1920
Jelani #1760
4,718 births · Peak 1998
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, 1894–2025 (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. "Ramsey: #1756 Unisex Name - 6,602 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ramsey. 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 Ramsey 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.