Boy · #7,188 in 2026

Ramone

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

Current Rank

#7,188

Peak Rank

#1,000 (1984)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-41%

1978

First Year

1986

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#8523

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ramone

Ramone first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 79 Ramones were born — ranking #1,000 that year. As of 2026, Ramone ranks #7,188 for baby boys 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.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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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
Ramoon
Remain
Rehman
Remen
Rimmon
Remmen
Remean
Roman
Ramen
Ramona
Romaine

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

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.

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.

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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.