Unisex nameCurrently #11,977 in the USSteady
Ramsay
//ˈɹæmzi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20176 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ramsay's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ramsay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ramsay |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Ramsay through the decades
- Ramsay peaked in 2017, when 25 babies were named Ramsay in the US.
- The 2020s were Ramsay's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ramsay has risen 40% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ramsay currently ranks #11,977 in the US and is holding steady.