Ramsay
3 countries#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ramsay was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
463 births recorded 1922–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 2017 with 25 births
Most common in: Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
419 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #466 · peaked in 2008 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
337 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #367 · peaked in 2005 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
82 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2006 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ramsay’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #10151 | — |
| 2006 | #7998 | ↑2153 |
| 2008 | #7698 | ↑300 |
| 2009 | #7692 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #8803 | ↓1111 |
| 2011 | #9600 | ↓797 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↓109 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↑2683 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓1755 |
| 2015 | #10644 | ↓1863 |
| 2016 | #8816 | ↑1828 |
| 2017 | #5526 | ↑3290 |
| 2018 | #7617 | ↓2091 |
| 2019 | #7173 | ↑444 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↓2381 |
| 2021 | #5776 | ↑3778 |
| 2022 | #6479 | ↓703 |
| 2023 | #8255 | ↓1776 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓2683 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↑1224 |
Frequently asked questions about Ramsay
Is Ramsay a popular name?
Yes — Ramsay currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ramsay more common for boys or girls?
Ramsay is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ramsay most popular?
Ramsay peaked in 2017 in United States, with 25 recorded births that year.
Is Ramsay rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ramsay’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3872 in 1922 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ramsay?
At least 882 babies have been recorded with the name Ramsay across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Ramsay popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ramsay appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Ramsay?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ramsay include Ralston.
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