Raman
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,513 in 1973
0 babies were named Raman in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1958–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryRaman first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1973, when it reached #2,513.
About the name Raman
Raman is a gender-neutral name of Spanish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Raman for boys from 1958 to 2024, in 43 of those 67 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #2,513 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1970s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 207,039 boys |
| 1990s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 349,650 boys |
| 2010s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
More Spanish names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
Questions about the name Raman
What is the origin of the name Raman?
Raman has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Mateo, Sofia, Elias.
Is Raman a boy or girl name?
Both. Raman is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Raman?
Raman is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #2,513 in 1973.