Ramiro
Boy name · #1074 in 2025 · Uniqueness 62/100
Ramiro is currently the #1074 boy name in the United States — 201 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1023, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,955 boys born in 2025 was named Ramiro.
Babies named Ramiro per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 112-year story
Ramiro first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 9 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 528 boys were named Ramiro — good for #459 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ramiro against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ramiro in class?
Ramiro scores 62 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ramiro is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ramiro is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ramiros were TX (73), CA (48), AZ (9), FL (8), GA (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ramiro
Statistically, parents drawn to Ramiro tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rogelio, Jairo, Isidro, Lazaro, and Alvaro.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ramiro | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 201 | #1073 |
| 2024 | 180 | #1160 |
| 2023 | 171 | #1185 |
| 2022 | 189 | #1121 |
| 2021 | 209 | #1034 |
| 2020 | 189 | #1058 |
| 2019 | 193 | #1057 |
| 2018 | 196 | #1036 |
| 2017 | 202 | #1003 |
| 2016 | 224 | #935 |
| 2015 | 198 | #1023 |
| 2014 | 243 | #888 |
| 2013 | 246 | #866 |
| 2012 | 264 | #829 |
| 2011 | 264 | #823 |
| 2010 | 287 | #773 |
| 2009 | 335 | #710 |
| 2008 | 369 | #658 |
| 2007 | 431 | #591 |
| 2006 | 443 | #565 |
| 2005 | 408 | #571 |
| 2004 | 445 | #532 |
| 2003 | 427 | #540 |
| 2002 | 452 | #504 |
| 2001 | 528 | #459 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ramiro a popular boy name?
Ramiro ranked #1074 among boys in 2025 with 201 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1023.
When was the name Ramiro most popular?
Ramiro peaked in 2001, when 528 American boys received the name (ranked #459 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ramiro?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,955 newborn American boys was named Ramiro. It scores 62/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.