Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Rambo

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#2,710 (1985)

Total Babies

143

5-Yr Trend

-10%

1984

First Year

2024

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#2710

Peak Rank

143

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rambo

Rambo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 18 Rambos were born — ranking #2,710 that year. As of 2026, Rambo ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 143 Rambos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Rambo

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

Rambeau
Ramba
Rimbaud
Rumbo
Rombo
Rainbow
Rumba
Rhumba
Rainbo
Rhombi
Crambo
Rambos

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rambo

What does the name Rambo mean?

Rambo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rambo in 2026?

In 2026, Rambo ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Rambo most popular?

Rambo reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #2,710 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Rambo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rambo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rambo include Dex, Karlo, Chao. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rambo

Rambo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 143 births in the dataset. Rambo's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #2,710. Use the chart and map above to compare Rambo'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.