Total births
853
Boys' name · since 1970
Ramzi
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 853 babies named Ramzi, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4943
- among boys today
- 853
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Ramzi currently ranks #4943 among boys' names in America, with 853 babies recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Ramzi recorded 853 times among boys since 1970, holding rank #4943 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #4943 among boys today
- 853 born since 1970
- 2000s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ramzi is currently the #4943 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 853 born since 1970, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4943
- among boys today
- 853
- born since 1970
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Ramzi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4943
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Ramzi was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
28 babies were named Ramzi in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Ramzi compares
853 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Ramzi's all-time total is 132% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ramzi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 853 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ramzi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ramzi splits its recorded history at 1999: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ramzi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#4,943
Active since
1970
Ramzi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Ramzi popularity over time - girls
10 total births recorded since 2012 (Ramzi as girls' name)
Ramzi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ramzi's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Ramzi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 42
1970s
42 births
- 1980s
1980s
133 births
- 1990s
1990s
178 births
- 2000s
2000s
196 births
- 2010s
2010s
195 births
- 2020s
2020s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 196 births (23% of all-time use).
How Ramzi 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 Ramzi's total volume
Ramzi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ramzi by state
Where Ramzi concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 82 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Ramzi's total US births 9.6%
Even split
82 of 853 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ramzi? ▼
Ramzi has been given to 853 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4943 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Ramzi most popular? ▼
Ramzi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Ramzi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ramzi are California (82 births), Texas (10 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Ramzi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ramzi since 1970 -- 56 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ramzi? ▼
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 Ramzi's data
- Ramzi's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (196 total births) through the 2020s (109) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ramzis (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Ramzi
Nearby Names Like Ramzi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ramzi
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 Ramzi side by side: Ramzi vs Ramon Ramzi vs Ramiro Ramzi 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, 1970–2025 (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. "Ramzi: #4943 Boys' Name - 853 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ramzi. 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 Ramzi 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.