Ramzee
A name of Persian origin meaning "spiritually uplifted" or "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Ramzee. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Ramzee today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramzee births was 2006 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramzee. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ramzee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
2006
12 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#6,805
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Ramzee
Ramzee is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 17 total registrations, 12 (70.6%) were male and 5 (29.4%) were female.
Ramzee as a male name
- Ranked #6,805 in 2006
- 12 male births in 2006
- Peak: 2006 (12 births)
Ramzee as a female name
- Ranked #19,846 in 2007
- 5 female births in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (5 births)
Popularity
Ramzee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramzee 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 Ramzee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 5 | 17 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ramzee
The name Ramzee is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with roots tracing back to the ancient Iranian civilization that flourished in the region now known as Iran. The name is derived from the Persian word "ramz," which means "secret" or "code," suggesting a connection to mystery or hidden knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramzee can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century. In this literary masterpiece, Ramzee is mentioned as a character, though the exact context and details surrounding this individual are not widely documented.
During the medieval period, the name Ramzee gained prominence among the scholarly and intellectual circles of the Islamic world. It was particularly favored by those who studied and practiced the fields of astronomy, astrology, and mathematics, reflecting the fascination with decoding the secrets of the universe.
One notable figure bearing the name Ramzee was Ramzee al-Qazvini, a 13th-century Persian astronomer and mathematician. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with writing several treatises on celestial mechanics and astronomical instruments.
In the 15th century, Ramzee ibn Murad al-Shirazi, a Persian scholar and poet, gained recognition for his poetic works and his expertise in the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His literary works and scholarly contributions helped spread the name Ramzee across the Persian-speaking world.
Another prominent individual with the name Ramzee was Ramzee Bey, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat. He served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and played a crucial role in the expansion and governance of the vast Ottoman territories.
In the 19th century, Ramzee Pasha, an Egyptian military leader and statesman, made a mark in history. He served as the Prime Minister of Egypt and played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the country during the reign of Khedive Ismail Pasha.
Throughout its long history, the name Ramzee has carried connotations of intellect, curiosity, and a quest for hidden knowledge. Its Persian roots and association with scholarly pursuits have contributed to its enduring appeal across various cultures and regions influenced by the Persian civilization.
People
Ramzee + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ramzee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramzee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramzee 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Ramzee a common name?
We classify Ramzee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramzee most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramzee was 2006, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramzee is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ramzee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ramzee a male name?
Yes, 70.6% of people registered as Ramzee 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.
Is Ramzee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ramzee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ramzee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Ramzee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.