Ram Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRahm / /rɑːm/Sanskrit; Hebrew
Meaning
Sanskrit: pleasing; Hebrew: elevated
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hinduism, Ram is a major deity and the protagonist of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. He is often regarded as the ideal man and a symbol of virtue. The name is also used in Jewish culture, where it can signify elevation or height. The name has been popular in various cultures and has seen usage in different forms across the world.
Trend Summary
The name Ram has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased interest.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rammy
- Rami
International Variants
- Rami (Arabic)
- Ramon (Spanish)
- Rami (Finnish)
Famous people named Ram
Ram Gopal Varma is an Indian film director known for his work in Telugu and Hindi cinema.
Ram Dass was an American spiritual teacher and author, known for his book 'Be Here Now'.
Ram Charan is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Telugu cinema.
Fictional characters named Ram
Ram is a central character in the epic 'Ramayana', where he is depicted as the ideal hero.
Ram is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', known for his powerful abilities.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ram was first seen in the United States in 1970. Ram has ranked as high as #1291 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ram has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ram (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 69 |