Boy · #7,187 in 2026

Ramesses

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

Current Rank

#7,187

Peak Rank

#4,354 (2018)

Total Babies

220

5-Yr Trend

-41%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#4354

Peak Rank

220

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ramesses

Ramesses first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 23 Ramessess were born — ranking #4,354 that year. As of 2026, Ramesses ranks #7,187 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 220 Ramessess have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ramesses

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

Rameses
Remises
Ramses
Grimaces
Rances
Promises
Premises
Remixes
Premisses
Premices
Romances
Rinses

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ramesses

What does the name Ramesses mean?

Ramesses is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ramesses in 2026?

In 2026, Ramesses ranks #7,187 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Ramesses most popular?

Ramesses reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #4,354 that year with 23 babies given the name.

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

Ramesses has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ramesses.

Is Ramesses a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ramesses?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ramesses include Mourad, Joriel, Axten. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ramesses

Ramesses is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 220 births in the dataset. Ramesses's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #4,354. Use the chart and map above to compare Ramesses'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.