Declining since 2000.
Popularity of Rameses since 1975
Babies named Rameses per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Rameses is a rare given name in the United States, with a history of use dating back to at least 1975. Its peak year in the data is 1999, though it has never appeared in the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory since 2000 has been falling, reflecting its niche appeal. As a name of ancient Egyptian origin, it carries the weight of pharaonic history, but its low one-in-N ratio (statistically negligible) confirms its extreme rarity. The top states where it has appeared are none (insufficient data), suggesting scattered use. For families drawn to historical and biblical names, Rameses offers a distinctive alternative, but its lack of contemporary popularity means it remains a truly uncommon choice.
Rameses is the Greek and Latin form of the Egyptian name Ra-mes-su, meaning 'Ra is the one who bore him'. It was a royal name in ancient Egypt, borne by several pharaohs of the 19th and 20th Dynasties, most notably Ramesses II (13th century BCE). The name appears in the Bible as the name of a city and of a pharaoh. Its use in English-speaking countries is rare and often inspired by biblical or historical references.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ram, Ramy
Sibling names for Rameses
Names that share Rameses's style, for a brother or sister.
