Declining since 2017, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Ramadan since 1976
Babies named Ramadan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 97 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Ramadan is a religious given name with deep roots in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority communities. Its use in the United States has been modest but steady since record-keeping began in 1976. In 2025, the name ranked 8,243rd nationally, with a frequency of about 1 in 189,786 male births. Popularity peaked in 2016, though it has been gradually falling since 2017. Because it specifically names the holy month of fasting, Ramadan carries strong cultural and spiritual significance, and American families who choose it often do so to honor Islamic tradition and heritage. Its usage remains concentrated among families with ties to the Muslim faith, making it a distinctly meaningful choice rather than a mainstream secular name.
Ramadan derives from the Arabic root 'r-m-d' (رمض), meaning intense heat or dryness. The name directly references the Islamic holy month of fasting, which originally fell during the hot season. As a given name, it has been used in Muslim-majority countries for centuries, reflecting religious devotion rather than a reference to the calendar month itself.
“Ramadan” around the world
Where Ramadan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rami, Dani
Variants: Ramadhan, Ramzan
Sibling names for Ramadan
Names that share Ramadan's style, for a brother or sister.
