Ramy
Borrowed from Arabic رَامِي (rāmī).
Every Ramy since 1973 — 1,131 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ramy
Ramy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,563 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,131 American babies have been named Ramy. Its peak came in 2025, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ramy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ramy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #2,563 |
| 2024 | 43 | #2,946 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,990 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,518 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,476 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,116 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,606 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,064 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,469 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,639 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,234 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,231 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,123 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,101 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,674 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,992 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,262 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,020 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,164 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,068 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,157 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,100 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,347 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,071 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,698 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,977 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,076 |
| 1990 | 29 | #2,417 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,347 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,791 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,196 |
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Famous people named Ramy
- Ramy Bensebaini Soccer player · b. 1995
- Ramy Rabia Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramy mean?
Borrowed from Arabic رَامِي (rāmī).
How popular is the name Ramy in 2025?
Ramy ranked #2,563 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ramy?
1,131 babies have been named Ramy in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ramy most popular?
Ramy peaked in 2025, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Ramy a boy or girl name?
Ramy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ramy rising or falling?
Ramy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ramy?
Well-known people named Ramy include Ramy Bensebaini (soccer player), Ramy Rabia (soccer player).