Ramsey
Boy name · #1961 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ramsey? In official American birth records, Ramsey has been tracked continuously since 1894, giving it 131 years of documented American history.
Ramsey is currently the #1961 boy name in the United States — 78 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1340, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,077 boys born in 2025 was named Ramsey.
The 131-year story
Ramsey first appears in the Social Security records in 1894, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 152 boys were named Ramsey — good for #1207 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.
Babies named Ramsey per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ramsey against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ramsey in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ramsey is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ramsey will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ramsey is most common
State-level data for Ramsey is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Ramsey
Statistically, parents drawn to Ramsey tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Conley, Mikey, Radley, Romero, and Ridley.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ramsey | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #1959 |
| 2024 | 94 | #1752 |
| 2023 | 97 | #1718 |
| 2022 | 121 | #1496 |
| 2021 | 134 | #1372 |
| 2020 | 123 | #1408 |
| 2019 | 139 | #1312 |
| 2018 | 128 | #1375 |
| 2017 | 152 | #1207 |
| 2016 | 150 | #1242 |
| 2015 | 131 | #1340 |
| 2014 | 94 | #1641 |
| 2013 | 119 | #1405 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1562 |
| 2011 | 105 | #1516 |
| 2010 | 97 | #1612 |
| 2009 | 98 | #1618 |
| 2008 | 113 | #1452 |
| 2007 | 106 | #1496 |
| 2006 | 114 | #1391 |
| 2005 | 123 | #1266 |
| 2004 | 102 | #1394 |
| 2003 | 117 | #1233 |
| 2002 | 109 | #1244 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1415 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ramsey?
In official American birth records, the name Ramsey first appeared in 1894 (over 131 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Ramsey a popular boy name?
Ramsey ranked #1961 among boys in 2025 with 78 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1340.
When was the name Ramsey most popular?
Ramsey peaked in 2017, when 152 American boys received the name (ranked #1207 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ramsey?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,077 newborn American boys was named Ramsey. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.