Ramsay
Boy name · English · Old Norse
Meaningwild garlic island · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,010 in 1948
7 babies were named Ramsay in the US in 2025. It has dropped 160 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ramsay you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ramsay, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ramsay would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRamsay first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1948, when it ranked #3,010. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRamsay has slipped 160 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlRamsay is given to both boys and girls: 58% of the 12 babies named Ramsay in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Ramsay means “wild garlic island”. Our records link it to English and Old Norse roots.
About the name Ramsay
Ramsay is a boy name of English and Old Norse origin meaning “wild garlic island”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-say”. US birth records list Ramsay for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 52 of those 104 years. Its best year was 1948, when it ranked #3,010 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesOld Norse names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.3 | 800,000 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,333,333 boys |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,190,476 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,515,152 boys |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 340,136 boys |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 395,257 boys |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 284,900 boys |
| 2010s | 4.9 | 203,666 boys |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ramsay
What does the name Ramsay mean?
Ramsay means “wild garlic island” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ramsay?
Ramsay has English, Old Norse roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ramsay a boy or girl name?
Ramsay is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ramsay?
Ramsay ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1948 (#3,010).