How Many People Are Named Ramsey?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ramsey
Very Rare
8,707
Estimated People
1 in 37,901
1 in X Americans
2017
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
Loading…
Meaning
Loading…
Tradition
📖 Full Meaning & Origin →
💡 Key Insights

Loading insights…

Popularity Score

Loading…

Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
6,524 (75%)
♀ Female
2,183 (25%)
75%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 30

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 40
Arkansas 5
Arizona 26
California 753
Colorado 11
Florida 214
Georgia 225
Hawaii 11
Illinois 138
Indiana 28
Kansas 5
Kentucky 52
Louisiana 99
Massachusetts 15
Maryland 16
Michigan 85
Minnesota 44
Missouri 10
Mississippi 10
North Carolina 55
New Jersey 15
New York 208
Ohio 59
Oklahoma 22
Oregon 5
Pennsylvania 6
South Carolina 15
South Dakota 6
Tennessee 94
Texas 866
Virginia 57
Washington 27
Wisconsin 27
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
Famous People Named Ramsey
⏳ Loading famous people…
📄 About the Name Ramsey

How Many People Have the Name Ramsey in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,707 people in the United States currently share the name Ramsey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 37,901 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 Ramsey a Common or Rare Name?

Ramsey 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 Ramsey Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Ramsey Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ramsey in SSA data, approximately 75% are male and 25% are female. Ramsey leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ramsey Most Popular?

The name Ramsey reached peak popularity in 2017, with 152 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ramsey Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ramsey 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.

✨ Similar Names to Ramsey
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ramsey?

Approximately 8,707 people in the United States share the name Ramsey, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ramsey a rare name?

Ramsey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 37,901 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ramsey mean?

The meaning and origin of Ramsey 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 Ramsey more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 75% of people named Ramsey are male and 25% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ramsey most popular?

The name Ramsey reached its peak in 2017, with 152 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 People8,707
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 37,901
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2017
Male %75%
Female %25%

Check the rarity score of any first or last name instantly

Check Name Stats
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset — birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.