Ramsey
4 countries#1959 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ramsey was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,861 births recorded 1894–2025 · currently #1959 · peaked in 2016 with 265 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
212 births recorded 1997–2023 · peaked in 2017 with 21 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
200 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2017 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
12 births recorded 2012–2023 · peaked in 2012 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4 births recorded 2021–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ramsey’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1391 | — |
| 2007 | #1496 | ↓105 |
| 2008 | #1452 | ↑44 |
| 2009 | #1618 | ↓166 |
| 2010 | #1612 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #1516 | ↑96 |
| 2012 | #1562 | ↓46 |
| 2013 | #1405 | ↑157 |
| 2014 | #1641 | ↓236 |
| 2015 | #1340 | ↑301 |
| 2016 | #1242 | ↑98 |
| 2017 | #1207 | ↑35 |
| 2018 | #1375 | ↓168 |
| 2019 | #1312 | ↑63 |
| 2020 | #1408 | ↓96 |
| 2021 | #1372 | ↑36 |
| 2022 | #1496 | ↓124 |
| 2023 | #1718 | ↓222 |
| 2024 | #1752 | ↓34 |
| 2025 | #1959 | ↓207 |
Frequently asked questions about Ramsey
Is Ramsey a popular name?
Yes — Ramsey currently ranks #1959 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ramsey more common for boys or girls?
Ramsey is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ramsey most popular?
Ramsey peaked in 2016 in United States, with 265 recorded births that year.
Is Ramsey rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ramsey’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #857 in 1894 to #1959 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ramsey?
At least 9,077 babies have been recorded with the name Ramsey across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ramsey popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ramsey appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Ramsey?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ramsey include Lior, Oslo, Rexton, Rook.
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