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👦As Boy Name

1913

First Year

2022

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#1503

Peak Rank

567

Total Count

62

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

1970

First Year

2024

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#3773

Peak Rank

425

Total Count

48

Years Active

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## The Story of Ramey

### As a girl name

Ramey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 17 Rameys were born — ranking #3,773 that year. As of 2026, Ramey ranks #15,243 for girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 425 Rameys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Ramey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 36 Rameys were born — ranking #1,503 that year. As of 2026, Ramey ranks #8,981 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 567 Rameys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Ramey

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

* [Rammy](/rammy)
* [Remy](/remy)
* Roomy
* Roomie
* Rummy
* [Remi](/remi)
* [Rami](/rami)
* [Romy](/romy)
* [Romie](/romie)
* [Ramy](/ramy)
* [Rumi](/rumi)
* [Romi](/romi)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Ramey

What does the name Ramey mean?

Ramey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ramey in 2026?

In 2026, Ramey ranks #8,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Ramey most popular?

Ramey reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #1,503 that year with 36 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Ramey a unisex name?

Yes — Ramey is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 43% of Rameys assigned female and 57% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Ramey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ramey include Tolbert, Barth, Larwence. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦TolbertPeak #1503](/tolbert)[👦BarthPeak #1503](/barth)[👦LarwencePeak #1503](/larwence)[👦CreePeak #1503](/cree)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧AthanasiaPeak #3773](/athanasia)[👧MelissePeak #3773](/melisse)[👧DarnellePeak #3773](/darnelle)[👧TylenePeak #3773](/tylene)

## About the name Ramey 

Ramey is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 567 births in the dataset. Ramey's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #1,503\. Use the chart and map above to compare Ramey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1976 → ](/year/1976)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.