Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Radames

Name: Popularity of the name Radames in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Radames, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Radames or Radamés is a Hispanic masculine given name that may refer toRadamés Gnattali (1906–1988), Brazilian composer, conductor, orchestrator, and arranger Radamés González, Cuban marathon runner Radamés Martins Rodrigues da Silva, Brazilian association football midfielder Radames Pera, American actor Randy Radames Ruiz, American baseball player Radamés Treviño (1945–1970), Mexican cyclist

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#1,596 (1971)

Total Babies

819

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

2023

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#1596

Peak Rank

819

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Radames

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Radames

Radames first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 30 Radamess were born — ranking #1,596 that year. As of 2026, Radames ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 819 Radamess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Radames

Phonetically similar names — useful when Radames is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Radames

What does the name Radames mean?

How popular is Radames in 2026?

In 2026, Radames ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Radames most popular?

Radames reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #1,596 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Radames most popular?

Radames has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Radames.

Is Radames a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Radames is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Radames?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Radames include Albertus, Olden, Aubra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Radames

Radames is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 819 births in the dataset. Radames's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #1,596. Use the chart and map above to compare Radames's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.