Ramelo
A masculine name of uncertain origin, potentially with Biblical influence.
Name Census estimates that about 170 living Americans carry the first name Ramelo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ramelo today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramelo births was 2021 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramelo. 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
170
~ 1 in 2,016,202 Americans
Peak year
2021
20 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,595
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Ramelo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ramelo from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 99 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ramelo remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramelo 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 Ramelo 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 Ramelo
The name Ramelo has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during the 6th century BC to the 7th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic word "ramal," meaning "exalted" or "elevated." This suggests that the name Ramelo may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were held in high regard or held positions of prominence within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramelo can be traced back to the 3rd century AD, where it appears in a collection of Aramaic inscriptions found in the city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. These inscriptions provide a glimpse into the lives of individuals who bore the name Ramelo during that time period, although specific details about their roles or accomplishments are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Ramelo. One such figure was Ramelo ibn Fadl, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD. His works were highly regarded and contributed significantly to the rich literary tradition of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another prominent figure was Ramelo al-Andalusi, a mathematician and astronomer who lived in Cordoba, Spain, during the 10th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of the time.
In the 12th century, Ramelo de Verona was an Italian jurist and legal scholar who played a crucial role in the development of canon law. His writings and interpretations of legal texts had a lasting impact on the legal systems of medieval Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Ramelo Fiammingo was a Flemish painter who lived and worked in Italy during the 16th century. His artworks, particularly his religious paintings and frescoes, were highly praised for their skillful execution and attention to detail.
Finally, in the 18th century, Ramelo Pereira was a Portuguese explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages to the Americas and Africa. His detailed journals and maps provided invaluable information about the regions he explored and contributed to the expansion of geographic knowledge during that era.
While the name Ramelo may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its historical significance and connections to notable figures across various fields and cultures make it a fascinating name to study and appreciate.
People
Ramelo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ramelo 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
Ramelo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramelo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 170 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramelo 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 2,016,202 US residents.
Is Ramelo a common name?
We classify Ramelo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 171 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramelo most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramelo was 2021, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramelo is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ramelo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ramelo 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.