Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Ramey since 1913
Babies named Ramey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 17 |
| 1920s | 0 | 21 |
| 1930s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 17 |
| 1950s | 0 | 40 |
| 1960s | 0 | 58 |
| 1970s | 67 | 159 |
| 1980s | 50 | 85 |
| 1990s | 94 | 72 |
| 2000s | 96 | 58 |
| 2010s | 87 | 21 |
| 2020s | 38 | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Ramey is a rare and unisex given name in the United States, first recorded in 1913. It reached its peak popularity in 1976, but even then it was not common. As of 2025, its rank stands at 10,695, with an incidence of about 1 in 284,679 births. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades. Ramey is most likely a transferred use of the English surname, which may have roots in Cornish place names or as a variant of the French name Remy. While no states show notable concentration, the name has been used sporadically across the country. It remains a distinctive choice for those seeking an uncommon name with surname roots.
The name Ramey is likely a transferred use of the English surname Ramey, which itself may be a variant of Remy or a locational name from places such as Rame in Cornwall. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the early 20th century, often as a unisex option. Its popularity peaked in the 1970s, but it remains rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ramey
Names that share Ramey's style, for a brother or sister.
