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Ramey

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAY-mee /ˈreɪ.mi/Medium

Meaning: A surname carried into first-name use, variously traced to an Old French personal name or to 'ram/rams' by locality; it also reads as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-name: Ramey reads as a modern given name (said 'RAY-mee'). Its exact route is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningA surname carried into first-name use, variously traced to an Old French personal name or to 'ram/rams' by locality; it also reads as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#9639 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 567

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619132022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ramey is a surname name whose origins are read variously (an Old French personal name, or a locality name). As a given name it reads crisp and modern, its route uncertain, which we note — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'RAY-mee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and surname-style.

Did you know? Ramey is a surname turned first name, traced variously to Old French roots or to locality names — and read today as a modern coinage; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'RAY-mee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ramey — surname name; Old French/locality routes; also modern; uncertain

Variations

RamyRameighRamie

Nicknames

RamRamy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ramey mean?

Ramey is a surname name, read variously from Old French or locality roots, and also as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ramey?

It's said RAY-mee /ˈreɪ.mi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ramey a boy or girl name?

Ramey is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ramey?

Ramey is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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