How Many People Are Named Ramsay?

Complete statistics for the name Ramsay in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ramsay
Very Rare
451
Estimated People
1 in 731,707
1 in X Americans
2017
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
381 (84%)
♀ Female
70 (16%)
84%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 28

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ramsay

How Many People Have the Name Ramsay in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 451 people in the United States currently share the name Ramsay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 731,707 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Ramsay a Common or Rare Name?

Ramsay is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ramsay Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ramsay are covered in full on the Ramsay name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ramsay Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ramsay in SSA data, approximately 84% are male and 16% are female. Ramsay leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ramsay Most Popular?

The name Ramsay reached peak popularity in 2017, with 16 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ramsay Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ramsay across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ramsay?

Approximately 451 people in the United States share the name Ramsay, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ramsay a rare name?

Ramsay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 731,707 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ramsay mean?

The meaning and origin of Ramsay is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ramsay more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 84% of people named Ramsay are male and 16% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ramsay most popular?

The name Ramsay reached its peak in 2017, with 16 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People451
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 731,707
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2017
Male %84%
Female %16%

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