Ram
Ram is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Pleasing, charming, or exalted.
Origin and history
Ram is a given name of ancient Sanskrit origin, widely known as an alternate spelling of Rama, a major deity in Hinduism who embodies virtue and righteousness. It is also found independently as a Hebrew name meaning 'exalted' or 'high'. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
1,123 babies in the United States have been named Ram since 1880. It ranks #3569 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1648.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.2 %)
- TX (34.4 %)
- NJ (6.3 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- GA (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 91 |
| 1990-2000 | 118 |
| 2000-2010 | 206 |
| 2010-2019 | 349 |
| 2020-2029 | 279 |
Famous people named Ram
- Ram Charan: Actor, Producer
- Ram Dass: Spiritual Teacher, Author
Fun facts
- The name is central to the Ramayana, one of the foundational ancient epics of Indian literature.
- In Hebrew, Ram is a distinct name derived from a root meaning high or elevated.