Holding steady.
Popularity of Ramez since 1982
Babies named Ramez per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
The name Ramez has seen limited but steady use in the United States since it was first recorded in 1982. Its peak popularity occurred in 2001, after which usage remained stable but infrequent, with no single state showing a significant concentration. As an Arabic name meaning 'symbol' or 'token', it is a concise and distinctive choice, though it has not entered the mainstream. The 2001 peak and stable trajectory suggest that Ramez has maintained a consistent, if small, presence among families seeking a name with Arabic roots. Its close variant Ramiz is more common, but Ramez offers an alternative spelling with the same cultural resonance.
Ramez is an Arabic name, possibly derived from the root r-m-z, meaning 'to signify' or 'to indicate'. It is closely related to the name Ramiz, which shares the same root. The name has been used in Arabic-speaking communities, though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ramiz
Sibling names for Ramez
Names that share Ramez's style, for a brother or sister.
