Ramsey
boy name#1959 in 2025Ramsey entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #847 in 1980, ranks #1959 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1894–2025
#1959
rank today
#847
peak (1980)
78
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #857 |
| 1910s | #2301 |
| 1920s | #2437 |
| 1930s | #2513 |
| 1940s | #2148 |
| 1950s | #1731 |
| 1960s | #1465 |
| 1970s | #1070 |
| 1980s | #938 |
| 1990s | #1105 |
| 2000s | #1373 |
| 2010s | #1421 |
| 2020s | #1618 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ramsey has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 6,000 people named Ramsey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ramsey alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ramsey in 2025?
- Ramsey ranks #1959 among US boy names in 2025, with 78 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ramsey most popular?
- Ramsey peaked in 1980, reaching #847 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ramsey with classmates?
- Ramsey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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