Total births
167
Boys' name · since 1982
Ramzey
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 167 babies named Ramzey, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 167
- total births
- 1982–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
167 boys have been named Ramzey since 1982, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ramzey has been recorded 167 times among boys since 1982, 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 1982 to 2023.
- 167 total births
- 1982–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
167 boys have been named Ramzey since 1982, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 167
- total births
- 1982–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Ramzey was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
12 babies were named Ramzey in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Ramzey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ramzey's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ramzey at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Ramzey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2023
- Peak year (2008)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Ramzey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ramzey's strongest decade.
53 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Ramzey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
47 births
- 2010s
2010s
53 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 53 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ramzey? ▼
167 babies have been named Ramzey since 1982. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2008 with 12 births.
When was Ramzey most popular? ▼
Ramzey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 53 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
How long has the name Ramzey been used? ▼
Ramzey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 42 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Ramzey? ▼
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 Ramzey's data
- Ramzey's decade-level peak was the 2010s (53 total births); usage has since declined to 11 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 Ramzey
Nearby Names Like Ramzey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ramzey
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 Ramzey side by side: Ramzey vs Ramon Ramzey vs Ramiro Ramzey 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, 1982–2023 (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. "Ramzey: Baby Name Since 1982 - 167 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ramzey. 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 Ramzey 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.