Ramon
How to say it: ruh-MOHN · /rəˈmoʊn/
Spanish form of Raymond, from Germanic 'ragin' (counsel) + 'mund' (protector), meaning 'wise protector'.
Ramon was the 782nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 288 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 31% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #836 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #782 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 288 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,511 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −31% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #836 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity reached a high in the 1970s before fading. It now rests well below that mark and is likely to slip further.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with a quality that travels well. Ray works as a short form and Rafael fits alongside.
Nicknames
- Ray
- Moncho
Honouring a Ramon in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ramon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Ramon
- Ramon Llull (1232–1316)Majorcan writer and philosopher (c.1232–1315/6)
- Ramon Menezes (born 1972)Brazilian association football player
- Ramon Lopes (born 1989)Brazilian association football player
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