Rising since 1986, #2,641 for boys today.
Popularity of Ram since 1970
Babies named Ram per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 206 |
| 2010s | 349 |
| 2020s | 279 |
Meaning & origin
Ram is a name of profound religious and cultural significance in Hinduism, derived from Sanskrit and associated with the divine king Ram from the epic Ramayana. In the United States, its usage was first recorded in 1970, and as of 2025 it ranked 2641 with about 1 in 34,859 newborns receiving the name. The name has experienced a sustained rise in popularity since 1986, and its peak year saw the most births in 2024. While still relatively uncommon, Ram is most frequently given in California and Texas, reflecting communities with larger Indian diaspora populations. Its simplicity and spiritual weight make it a distinctive choice that carries a deep heritage.
Derived from Sanskrit राम (Rāma) meaning 'pleasing, delightful'. In Hindu tradition, Ram is the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the hero of the epic Ramayana. The name has been widely used across India and among Hindu communities worldwide, often given as a standalone name or as part of longer compound names such as Ramachandra.
Where Ram is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ram” around the world
Where Ram lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rammy
Sibling names for Ram
Names that share Ram's style, for a brother or sister.
