Ramses
Every Ramses since 1970 — 3,460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ramses
Ramses is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,721 in 2025 with 95 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 3,460 American babies have been named Ramses. Its peak came in 2008, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ramses stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ramses year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95 | #1,721 |
| 2024 | 125 | #1,455 |
| 2023 | 117 | #1,514 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1,663 |
| 2021 | 117 | #1,525 |
| 2020 | 91 | #1,713 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1,529 |
| 2018 | 120 | #1,457 |
| 2017 | 136 | #1,330 |
| 2016 | 127 | #1,388 |
| 2015 | 114 | #1,471 |
| 2014 | 98 | #1,605 |
| 2013 | 93 | #1,642 |
| 2012 | 86 | #1,753 |
| 2011 | 103 | #1,539 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1,512 |
| 2009 | 125 | #1,375 |
| 2008 | 152 | #1,177 |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,384 |
| 2006 | 120 | #1,357 |
| 2005 | 130 | #1,221 |
| 2004 | 92 | #1,481 |
| 2003 | 78 | #1,628 |
| 2002 | 92 | #1,420 |
| 2001 | 83 | #1,479 |
| 2000 | 84 | #1,475 |
| 1995 | 46 | #1,881 |
| 1990 | 34 | #2,155 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,604 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,598 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,609 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,607 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ramses in 2025?
Ramses ranked #1,721 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 95 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ramses?
3,460 babies have been named Ramses in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ramses most popular?
Ramses peaked in 2008, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Ramses a boy or girl name?
Ramses is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ramses rising or falling?
Ramses is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.