Ramez
Of Arabic origin, meaning "virile, bold" or "to shoot an arrow".
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the first name Ramez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ramez today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramez births was 2001 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramez. 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
163
~ 1 in 2,102,787 Americans
Peak year
2001
10 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,689
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Ramez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ramez from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 72 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramez 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 Ramez 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 Ramez
The name Ramez has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "ramiz," which means "symbol" or "sign." The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ramez can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab philosopher and scholar, Avicenna (980-1037 CE). He used the term "ramiz" to refer to symbolic and allegorical meanings in his philosophical works.
In Islamic literature, the name Ramez is sometimes associated with the concept of divine signs and symbols found in the natural world and in religious texts, such as the Quran. Some scholars have interpreted certain verses as containing symbolic or allegorical meanings, referred to as "ramiz."
One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name Ramez was Ramez al-Mutanabbi (915-965 CE), a renowned Arab poet from modern-day Iraq. He was known for his eloquent and influential poetry, which often explored themes of love, valor, and the human condition.
Another notable figure with the name Ramez was Ramez Jemaleddine (1287-1368 CE), a Syrian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of trigonometry and the development of astronomical instruments during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 20th century, Ramez Galal (1919-1988) was an Egyptian actor and comedian who gained widespread popularity for his comedic roles in films and television shows. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Egyptian cinema.
Ramez Naam (born 1966) is a contemporary American writer and computer scientist of Lebanese descent. He is known for his award-winning science fiction novels, which explore themes of technological innovation, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity.
Ramez Qureshi (born 1982) is a British actor and television presenter of Pakistani descent. He has appeared in various television shows and films and is known for his work in promoting diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.
Throughout history, the name Ramez has been associated with scholars, artists, and intellectuals, reflecting its connection to symbolism, knowledge, and creativity. While its origins are rooted in the Arabic language and culture, the name has transcended borders and has been embraced by individuals from various backgrounds and regions.
People
Ramez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ramez as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ramez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 163 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramez 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 2,102,787 US residents.
Is Ramez a common name?
We classify Ramez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 165 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramez most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramez was 2001, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramez is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ramez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ramez 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.