Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Ramsie since 1989
Babies named Ramsie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Ramsie is an exceedingly rare modern given name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1989. Its peak year was 2018, but it has been on a falling trajectory since 2017, with fewer than five births annually in most years. The name's exact meaning is uncertain, but it likely derives from the Scottish surname Ramsay or is a creative respelling of Ramsey. While never popular enough to rank, Ramsie appeals to parents seeking a unique, surname-inspired name with a feminine sound. Its usage remains confined to a handful of families, making it a distinctive choice without widespread cultural or historical associations.
Ramsie appears to be a modern given name, likely derived from the Scottish surname Ramsay, which means 'wild garlic island' from Old English hramsa 'wild garlic' + ēg 'island'. Alternatively, it may be a respelling of Ramsey or a creative variation of the more common Ramie. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1989 and saw a slight uptick in the 2010s, though it remains very rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ram, Rams, Sie
Sibling names for Ramsie
Names that share Ramsie's style, for a brother or sister.
