boys' name · peaked 1986

Ramone

Every Ramone since 1956 — 2,442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#4,354
among boys
Babies in 2025
24
named Ramone
Peak year
1986
80 babies
All-time total
2,442
since 1956

The story of Ramone

Ramone is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,354 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1956, 2,442 American babies have been named Ramone. Its peak came in 1986, when 80 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 Ramone stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Ramone year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 24 #4,354
2024 11 #7,637
2023 17 #5,616
2022 17 #5,582
2021 14 #6,267
2020 23 #4,390
2019 21 #4,767
2018 29 #3,769
2017 25 #4,203
2016 24 #4,285
2015 36 #3,212
2014 39 #2,974
2013 37 #3,041
2012 44 #2,753
2011 24 #4,188
2010 53 #2,391
2009 33 #3,387
2008 45 #2,744
2007 42 #2,857
2006 34 #3,202
2005 33 #3,152
2004 38 #2,781
2003 45 #2,385
2002 29 #3,169
2001 40 #2,468
2000 32 #2,849
1995 43 #1,981
1990 63 #1,417
1985 64 #1,178
1980 43 #1,465
1975 38 #1,445
1970 29 #1,603
1965 6 #3,836
1960 7 #3,582
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Ramone in 2025?

Ramone ranked #4,354 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Ramone?

2,442 babies have been named Ramone in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Ramone most popular?

Ramone peaked in 1986, when 80 newborns received the name.

Is Ramone a boy or girl name?

Ramone is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Ramone rising or falling?

Ramone is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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