Ramsey
Origin
Scottish
Syllables
2
Peak era
2010s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
surname from a place name, traditionally 'wild garlic island'
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2010s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Ramsey peaked in the 2010s.
When you meet Ramsey
Most people given the name Ramsey in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Ramsey deep dive
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