Ramsey
How to say it: RAM-zee · /ˈræmzi/
English surname from a place name meaning 'wild garlic island' (Old English 'hramsa' + 'eg'). Used as a given name.
Ramsey was the 1,590th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 154 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,980 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,590 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 154 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,528 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,980 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ramsey keeps climbing and this decade in the 2020s marks its best showing so far. A slight dip seems probable from here.
What goes with it
Breezy with soft and breathy sounds, Ramsey feels surname fresh. Barrett shares its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ramsey is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ramsey
- Ramsey Nouah (born 1970)Nigerian actor
- Ramsey Clark (1927–2021)American lawyer and peace activist
- Ramsey Lewis (1935–2022)American jazz composer
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