Ramzi
A male given name from Arabic.
Every Ramzi since 1970 — 863 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ramzi
Ramzi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,364 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 863 American babies have been named Ramzi. Its peak came in 2012, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ramzi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ramzi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 14 | #6,364 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #5,014 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,409 |
| 2022 | — | — | 15 | #6,079 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,739 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,994 | 21 | #4,669 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,693 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,258 |
| 2017 | — | — | 22 | #4,562 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,739 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,671 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,232 |
| 2013 | — | — | 23 | #4,281 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,937 | 26 | #3,978 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,147 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,623 |
| 2009 | — | — | 20 | #4,886 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,209 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,222 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,254 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,914 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20 | #4,380 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,236 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #4,016 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,338 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,336 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,077 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,131 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,611 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,379 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,112 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,271 |
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Famous people named Ramzi
- Ramzi Yousef Extremist · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ramzi mean?
A male given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Ramzi in 2025?
Ramzi ranked #6,364 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ramzi?
863 babies have been named Ramzi in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ramzi most popular?
Ramzi peaked in 2012, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Ramzi a boy or girl name?
Ramzi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ramzi rising or falling?
Ramzi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ramzi?
Well-known people named Ramzi include Ramzi Yousef (extremist).