boys' name · peaked 1987

Ramin

Every Ramin since 1963 — 677 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1981Boys
Rank 2025
#8,764
among boys
Babies in 2025
9
named Ramin
Peak year
1987
23 babies
All-time total
677
since 1963

The story of Ramin

Ramin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,764 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1963, 677 American babies have been named Ramin. Its peak came in 1987, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Ramin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Ramin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 9 #8,764
2024 6 #12,025
2023 5 #13,700
2022 7 #10,605
2021 11 #7,465
2020 12 #6,941
2019 9 #8,718
2018 7 #10,484
2017 9 #8,669
2016 13 #6,638
2015 5 #13,587
2014 10 #7,994
2013 23 #4,280
2012 15 #5,924
2011 9 #8,614
2010 18 #5,197
2009 10 #8,157
2008 11 #7,591
2007 9 #8,752
2006 6 #11,717
2005 5 #12,913
2004 12 #6,429
2003 12 #6,173
2002 9 #7,487
2001 6 #10,246
2000 9 #7,266
1995 5 #9,972
1990 14 #4,130
1985 15 #3,180
1980 14 #3,210
1975 12 #3,195
1970 8 #3,754
1965 7 #3,476
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Famous people named Ramin

  1. Ramin Djawadi Composer · b. 1974
  2. Ramin Karimloo Actor · b. 1978
  3. Ramin Rezaeian Soccer player · b. 1990

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Ramin in 2025?

Ramin ranked #8,764 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Ramin?

677 babies have been named Ramin in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Ramin most popular?

Ramin peaked in 1987, when 23 newborns received the name.

Is Ramin a boy or girl name?

Ramin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Ramin rising or falling?

Ramin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Ramin?

Well-known people named Ramin include Ramin Djawadi (composer), Ramin Karimloo (actor), Ramin Rezaeian (soccer player).

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