Ramsey
Ramsey is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wild garlic island or ram's island.
Origin and history
Ramsey is a unisex name of Old English origin, historically derived from a surname meaning wild garlic island or Ram's island. While traditionally more common for boys, it has seen steady modern use as a given name for girls in the United States. Its usage reflects the popular trend of adopting surname-style names with nature-based roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,259 babies in the United States have been named Ramsey since 1880. It ranks #3702 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1583.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.7 %)
- GA (17.5 %)
- TN (9.5 %)
- KY (8.2 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 145 |
| 1990-2000 | 276 |
| 2000-2010 | 454 |
| 2010-2019 | 796 |
| 2020-2029 | 519 |
Fun facts
- The name originally designated several places in England, including Ramsey in Cambridgeshire.
- Like many English habitational surnames, Ramsey transitioned into popular usage as a first name in North America.