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Ramier

RAM-ee-ay · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of the French name Ramier, derived from the Occitan for 'ram' or 'branch', or a modern coinage influenced by the bird name Ramier (a type of pigeon).

2025 rank (boys)
#7,679
Babies named in 2025
10
Peak popularity
2019
2025 frequency
1 in 170,808 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2005

Rising since 2005, #7,679 for boys today.

Popularity of Ramier since 2003

Babies named Ramier per year in U.S. Social Security records.

471120102020Most births 2019Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s25
2010s46
2020s30

Meaning & origin

Ramier is an extremely rare name for boys, first appearing in U.S. records in 2003. It reached its peak rank in 2019, still very low, and has been rising slowly since 2005. In 2025, it ranked 7,679th, with about 1 in 170,808 boys given the name. Its origin is unclear; it may be a French surname or a modern invention. The name lacks a long history or famous bearers, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something truly uncommon.

The name Ramier is of uncertain origin. It may derive from the French surname Ramier, itself from the Occitan word for 'ram' or 'branch', or could be a modern invented name influenced by the French word 'ramier' (wood pigeon). As a given name, it appears to be a rare, modern usage, first recorded in the United States in 2003, without a long historical tradition.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ramier mean?
The meaning of Ramier is uncertain. It may be a variant of a French surname meaning 'ram' or 'branch', or it could be a modern coinage inspired by the word for a type of pigeon.
How popular is the name Ramier?
Ramier is very rare. According to data from 2025, it ranked 7,679th in the United States, meaning approximately 1 in 170,808 boys received the name that year.
Is Ramier a boy's name or a girl's name?
Ramier is almost exclusively used as a boy's name, based on U.S. Social Security data.