Find out how popular the first name Ramson has been for the last 1 years (from 2009 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ramson by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Ramson is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ramson.

The history of the first name Ramson

The name Ramson is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'hramsa', which means wild garlic or ramsons. This plant is native to Europe and parts of Asia, and the name likely emerged in regions where the plant was abundant and commonly used for culinary or medicinal purposes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramson can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of the great survey of England completed in 1086 under the orders of King William the Conqueror. The name appears as a surname, likely referring to someone who lived near a patch of wild garlic or was associated with its cultivation or trade.

In medieval times, the name Ramson was primarily used as a surname, but over the centuries, it gradually transitioned into a given name as well. One notable figure who bore the name was Ramson Mildmay (c. 1530-1594), an English landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

During the 17th century, the name Ramson gained popularity in certain regions of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. A prominent individual from this era was Ramson Whaley (1640-1724), an English Presbyterian minister and author who wrote several religious texts.

In the 18th century, the name Ramson appeared in various records and historical documents across Europe. One noteworthy individual was Ramson Peirce (1708-1788), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of navigation and the calculation of longitudes.

As time passed, the name Ramson became less common, but it continued to be used sporadically throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. One example is Ramson Stodart (1820-1891), a Scottish painter and art teacher who was known for his landscape and genre paintings.

While the name Ramson may not be as widely used today as it once was, it remains a unique and distinctive name with a rich historical background rooted in the natural world and the cultural traditions of various regions.

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