Declining since 2018, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Ramesses since 2007
Babies named Ramesses per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Ramesses is a rare and imposing name, ranking 6,143 in 2025 with a usage rate of 1 in 122,005 births. Its peak popularity occurred in 2018, after which it has been falling steadily. The name has never been common, but its ancient Egyptian heritage gives it an enduring gravitas. Despite appearing in the Social Security records only since 2007, Ramesses draws on a historical legacy that spans millennia. It remains a bold, unconventional choice, free from any top state concentration.
Ramesses is a Latinized form of the Ancient Egyptian name 'Ra-mes-su', composed of the name of the sun god Ra and 'mes' meaning 'born of' or 'fashioned by'. It was borne by multiple pharaohs of the 19th and 20th dynasties, most notably Ramesses II. The name entered modern usage as a rare given name, likely inspired by historical or biblical references.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ramy, Ram
Sibling names for Ramesses
Names that share Ramesses's style, for a brother or sister.
