Radames
Every Radames since 1950 — 819 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Radames
Radames is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1950, 819 American babies have been named Radames. Its peak came in 1971, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Radames stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Radames year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,539 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,665 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,756 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,572 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,497 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,397 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,627 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,710 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,885 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,021 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,440 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,057 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,808 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,019 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,041 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,607 |
| 1985 | 8 | #5,043 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,063 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,425 |
| 1970 | 19 | #2,105 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,730 |
| 1960 | 17 | #2,021 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,430 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,081 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Radames in 2025?
Radames did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Radames?
819 babies have been named Radames in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Radames most popular?
Radames peaked in 1971, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Radames a boy or girl name?
Radames is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Radames rising or falling?
Radames is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.