Declining since 2019, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Rameen since 1977
Babies named Rameen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 | 19 |
| 1990s | 25 | 25 |
| 2000s | 93 | 32 |
| 2010s | 124 | 17 |
| 2020s | 50 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rameen is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, a period when many new invented names entered the naming pool. It reached its peak popularity in 2018 and has been steadily declining since 2019. As of 2025, fewer than 1 in 178,585 babies are named Rameen, placing it far outside the top 10,000. The name does not appear to be concentrated in any particular state, suggesting a scattered, very occasional usage. Its formation likely follows the pattern of adapting or respelling familiar sounds, possibly inspired by names like Ramina or the fashionable -een suffix. Given its brief and sparse history, Rameen remains an uncommon, distinctive choice with no well-attested etymology or traditional cultural roots.
Rameen first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling or variant of the Persian name Ramina, but its rise in the late 1990s aligns with the trend of inventing feminine-sounding names using the popular -een ending. Its usage remains rare, with fewer than 1 in 178,000 babies given the name in 2025.
Sibling names for Rameen
Names that share Rameen's style, for a brother or sister.
