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1978

First Year

1986

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#8523

Peak Rank

12

Total Count

2

Years Active

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## The Story of Ramone

The earliest SSA record of Ramone as a baby boy name dates back to 1956, when 5 babies received it. 1984 was its biggest year on record, with 79 newborns named Ramone — #1,000 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 26% of all recorded Ramones. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,188 among baby boy names with 10 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 2K Ramones have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Ramone

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

* [Ramon](/ramon)
* Ramoon
* Remain
* [Rehman](/rehman)
* Remen
* Rimmon
* Remmen
* Remean
* [Roman](/roman)
* [Ramen](/ramen)
* [Ramona](/ramona)
* [Romaine](/romaine)

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Ramone

What does the name Ramone mean?

Ramone is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ramone in 2026?

In 2026, Ramone ranks #7,188 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Ramone most popular?

Ramone reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #1,000 that year with 79 babies given the name.

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

Ramone has historically been most popular in Oregon, Virginia, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ramone.

Is Ramone a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ramone?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ramone include Aayan, Alonza, Linton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Ramone 

Ramone is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Ramone's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #1,000\. Use the chart and map above to compare Ramone's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1984 → ](/year/1984)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

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.