Ramon Boy

Popularity: #659 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: rah-MON //rəˈmɒn//

Origin: Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning: Spanish: 'wise protector'; Hebrew: 'elevated'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ramon has its roots in the Germanic elements "ragin," meaning "counsel," and "mund," meaning "protector." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, beginning with the Old High German form "Raginhmund," which later transformed into the Old Spanish "Ramón." The name was introduced into English through the influence of the Spanish language, particularly during the periods of cultural exchange between Spain and England, notably in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Historically, the name Ramon has been borne by several notable figures, including Ramon Llull, a 13th-century philosopher and writer from the Balearic Islands, who is recognized for his contributions to literature and philosophy.

Additionally, Saint Ramon Nonato, a 13th-century saint known for his work in the field of charity and the protection of the vulnerable, has contributed to the name's significance in Christian contexts. The name appears in various historical texts and translations, including the works of medieval scholars and the spread of Christianity in the Iberian Peninsula.

Culturally, Ramon has been associated with qualities of wisdom and protection, reflecting its etymological roots. In Spanish-speaking cultures, the name has often been celebrated in literature and folklore, symbolizing strength and guidance.

The diminutive form "Ramoncito" is also used affectionately in some cultures, further embedding the name in familial and social contexts. Overall, Ramon carries a rich historical and cultural legacy that underscores its enduring significance across various societies.

Famous people named Ramon

In this section, you will find notable people named Ramon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ramon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ramon who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ramon Magsaysay is a politician best known for being the 3rd President of the Philippines.

Ramon Novarro is an actor best known for Ben-Hur, The Student Prince, and The Pagan.

Ramon Estevez is an actor and director best known for The Way, Bobby, and The War at Home.

Ramon Sampedro is a figure best known for his life story depicted in the film The Sea Inside.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ramon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RaulRicardoRafaelRenatoRico

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ramon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RamonitoRamiRamiresRamonasRamonitaRamonel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ramon was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Ramon has ranked as high as #477 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Ramon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ramon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ramon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ramon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 288 288 0
2024 301 301 0
2023 283 283 0
2022 330 330 0
2021 331 331 0
2020 317 317 0
2019 329 329 0
2018 327 327 0
2017 392 392 0
2016 443 443 0
2015 420 420 0
2014 405 405 0
2013 423 423 0
2012 538 538 0
2011 519 519 0
2010 543 543 0
2009 695 695 0
2008 715 715 0
2007 813 813 0
2006 822 822 0
2005 813 813 0
2004 825 825 0
2003 814 814 0
2002 868 868 0
2001 885 885 0
2000 892 892 0
1999 955 955 0
1998 1,022 1,022 0
1997 952 946 6
1996 1,002 994 8
1995 1,032 1,026 6
1994 1,048 1,043 5
1993 1,099 1,093 6
1992 1,165 1,158 7
1991 1,168 1,159 9
1990 1,100 1,089 11
1989 1,087 1,079 8
1988 1,012 994 18
1987 1,015 1,002 13
1986 1,040 1,029 11
1985 995 988 7
1984 1,036 1,017 19
1983 1,071 1,064 7
1982 1,093 1,080 13
1981 1,142 1,136 6
1980 1,156 1,145 11
1979 1,157 1,143 14
1978 1,022 1,009 13
1977 1,025 1,011 14
1976 997 988 9
1975 1,092 1,081 11
1974 1,032 1,016 16
1973 1,041 1,031 10
1972 1,014 1,003 11
1971 1,010 999 11
1970 1,001 991 10
1969 910 901 9
1968 832 821 11
1967 848 840 8
1966 786 779 7
1965 756 749 7
1964 773 764 9
1963 806 798 8
1962 715 707 8
1961 713 706 7
1960 778 768 10
1959 725 719 6
1958 717 712 5
1957 674 674 0
1956 641 641 0
1955 598 592 6
1954 624 619 5
1953 623 616 7
1952 586 577 9
1951 558 558 0
1950 577 569 8
1949 525 517 8
1948 499 494 5
1947 482 482 0
1946 474 466 8
1945 471 471 0
1944 460 460 0
1943 429 423 6
1942 463 454 9
1941 436 436 0
1940 444 439 5
1939 420 415 5
1938 452 445 7
1937 481 472 9
1936 483 483 0
1935 546 546 0
1934 551 551 0
1933 558 558 0
1932 641 641 0
1931 665 657 8
1930 763 757 6
1929 702 693 9
1928 689 683 6
1927 576 571 5
1926 621 615 6
1925 488 488 0
1924 472 464 8
1923 369 369 0
1922 352 352 0
1921 353 353 0
1920 384 384 0
1919 285 280 5
1918 250 250 0
1917 212 212 0
1916 227 227 0
1915 191 191 0
1914 181 181 0
1913 142 142 0
1912 117 117 0
1911 74 74 0
1910 85 85 0
1909 51 51 0
1908 65 65 0
1907 40 40 0
1906 44 44 0
1905 46 46 0
1904 38 38 0
1903 41 41 0
1902 42 42 0
1901 33 33 0
1900 45 45 0
1899 24 24 0
1898 22 22 0
1897 19 19 0
1896 19 19 0
1895 27 27 0
1894 17 17 0
1893 17 17 0
1892 12 12 0
1891 12 12 0
1890 22 22 0
1889 23 23 0
1888 26 26 0
1887 13 13 0
1886 12 12 0
1885 18 18 0
1884 13 13 0
1883 20 20 0
1882 20 20 0
1881 9 9 0
1880 9 9 0

Top States for Ramon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 89
36%
TX 56
22%
FL 18
7%
AZ 15
6%
IL 10
4%
NM 8
3%
PA 7
3%
OH 7
3%
GA 6
2%
ID 6
2%
NJ 6
2%
NY 6
2%
SC 5
2%
WA 5
2%
KS 5
2%