Ram
From ram, the animal the constellation is figured as.
Every Ram since 1970 — 1,123 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ram
Ram is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,671 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,123 American babies have been named Ram. Its peak came in 2024, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ram year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #2,671 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,153 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,930 |
| 2022 | 53 | #2,583 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,345 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,633 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,971 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,354 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,830 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,875 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,661 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2,973 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,939 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,434 |
| 2011 | 41 | #2,889 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,482 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,012 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,716 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,163 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,665 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,597 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,973 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,765 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,455 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,635 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,216 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,048 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,990 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,338 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,415 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,871 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,753 |
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Famous people named Ram
- Ram Nath Kovind Politician · b. 1945
- Ram Mohan Roy Philosopher · 1772–1833
- Ram Narayan Musician · b. 1927
- Ram Khamhaeng Politician · 1237–1298
- Ram Religious figure
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ram mean?
From ram, the animal the constellation is figured as.
How popular is the name Ram in 2025?
Ram ranked #2,671 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ram?
1,123 babies have been named Ram in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ram most popular?
Ram peaked in 2024, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Ram a boy or girl name?
Ram is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ram rising or falling?
Ram is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ram?
Well-known people named Ram include Ram Nath Kovind (politician), Ram Mohan Roy (philosopher), Ram Narayan (musician).