Declining since 1992, #850 for boys today.
Popularity of Ramon since 1880
Babies named Ramon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ramon's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 163 |
| 1890s | 191 |
| 1900s | 445 |
| 1910s | 1,759 |
| 1920s | 4,972 |
| 1930s | 5,525 |
| 1940s | 4,642 |
| 1950s | 6,277 |
| 1960s | 7,833 |
| 1970s | 10,272 |
| 1980s | 10,534 |
| 1990s | 10,485 |
| 2000s | 8,142 |
| 2010s | 4,339 |
| 2020s | 1,850 |
Meaning & origin
Ramon, the Spanish form of Raymond, has been in consistent use in the United States since records began in 1880. Its ranking of 850 in 2025 reflects a moderate but steady presence, though it has been declining in popularity since 1992. The name reached its highest popularity in 1975, when it ranked much higher, and is currently given to about 1 in every 5,931 newborn boys. Ramon has strong regional ties, appearing most frequently in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona, states with significant Hispanic populations. The name's Germanic etymology, meaning 'wise protector,' gives it a solid, traditional feel, and its Spanish pronunciation and spelling make it a natural choice for families honoring a heritage or simply seeking a distinctive but familiar name.
Ramon is the Spanish form of Raymond, derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel, advice) and 'mund' (protector). The name was introduced to Spain by medieval nobility and became common across the Spanish-speaking world.
Where Ramon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ramon” around the world
Where Ramon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Raymon, Mon
Sibling names for Ramon
Names that share Ramon's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Carmen, Elena, Sofia, Isabella, Luz, Delores, Dolores, Elvira, Ramona, Yolanda, Angelita, Consuelo, Isela, Jaunita, Magaly, Maricela, Marisela, Gissel, Janita, Lorita, Marivel, Migdalia, Refugia, Renea, Romona, Zoila, Carmencita, Digna, Edelmira, Estefana, Florita, Jaquita, Jaritza, Loida, Ofilia, Ramonia, Ramonita, Remonia, Robinette, Rosaisela, Tonita, Zonia, Agueda, Belita, Corazon, Hermila, Janitza, Romey, Samona, Ynez, Chavela, Chimene, Chonita, Delorese, Ercilia, Ramanda, Soyla
Brothers: Jose, Luis, Carlos, Antonio, Manuel, Cortez, Efrain, Raymundo, Reinaldo, Carlito, Edmundo, Fermin, Gabino, Horacio, Jacinto, Jamon, Porfirio, Raynaldo, Romel, Ulices, Ysidro, Chavez, Monico, Alanzo, Benancio, Emigdio, Jujuan, Lamount, Tirso, Tramon, Trino, Atilano, Cervando, Erasto, Esiquio, Hernandez, Ramelo, Tereso, Visente
Names like Ramon
Names whose popularity has moved with Ramon's over the last 50 years.
