Ramar
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "moon" or "Vishnu".
Name Census estimates that about 269 living Americans carry the first name Ramar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ramar today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramar births was 1989 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
269
~ 1 in 1,274,180 Americans
Peak year
1989
14 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,973
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Ramar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ramar from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 90 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ramar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ramar
The name Ramar is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was used in ancient India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit root word "rāma," which means "pleasing" or "delightful." The name is associated with the Hindu god Lord Rama, who is one of the most revered deities in the Hindu pantheon.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama was the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu, and his story is told in the ancient Sanskrit epic, the Ramayana. The Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, and it recounts the story of Rama's life, from his birth to his eventual coronation as the king of Ayodhya.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ramar can be traced back to the ancient texts of Hinduism, including the Ramayana and the Vedas. In these texts, the name is often used as a reference to Lord Rama himself or to his devotees.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Ramar. One of the earliest recorded was Ramar Bhatta, a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the fields of logic and epistemology.
Another notable figure was Ramar Pillai, a Tamil poet and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his works on Tamil literature and grammar, and his contributions to the preservation of the Tamil language and culture.
In the 20th century, Ramar Bose was an Indian freedom fighter and member of the Indian National Army during World War II. He fought against British colonial rule in India and was later captured and imprisoned for his activities.
More recently, Ramar Nair was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in the Malayalam film industry. He is best known for his critically acclaimed films such as "Mrigaya" and "Kabani Nadi Chuvannappol."
Finally, Ramar Thala was a Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former member of the Sri Lankan parliament. He was known for his advocacy for the rights of the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka and his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the country.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Ramar. While the name has its roots in ancient India and Hindu tradition, it has been used by people of various backgrounds and cultures over the centuries.
People
Ramar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ramar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ramar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 269 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,274,180 US residents.
Is Ramar a common name?
We classify Ramar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramar most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramar was 1989, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramar is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ramar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ramar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.