Ramel
Every Ramel since 1967 — 1,561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ramel
Ramel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,561 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,561 American babies have been named Ramel. Its peak came in 1985, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Ramel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ramel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,561 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,166 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,155 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,581 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,677 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,822 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,035 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,063 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,722 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,738 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,678 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,432 |
| 2013 | 25 | #4,033 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,355 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,325 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,338 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,895 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,328 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,221 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,919 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,913 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,350 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,388 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,808 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3,487 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,509 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,606 |
| 1990 | 46 | #1,748 |
| 1985 | 54 | #1,314 |
| 1980 | 41 | #1,516 |
| 1975 | 25 | #1,932 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,233 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ramel in 2025?
Ramel ranked #7,561 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ramel?
1,561 babies have been named Ramel in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ramel most popular?
Ramel peaked in 1985, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Ramel a boy or girl name?
Ramel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ramel rising or falling?
Ramel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.