Is Ramon a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ramon is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Ramon?

It’s currently ranked #637 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Ramon Boy

Popularity: #637 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrah-MON / /rəˈmɒn/

Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Ramon is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name Raginmund. It has been popular in Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with nobility and leadership. The name has also been adopted in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal. In Hebrew, it is linked to the concept of elevation or exaltation.

Trend Summary

Ramon has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Variants

Ramón
Ramonito

International Variants

Ramon (Spanish)
Raimundo (Portuguese)
Ramon (Catalan)

Famous people named Ramon

Ramon Magsaysay was a Filipino politician who served as the 3rd President of the Philippines.

Ramon Novarro was a Mexican-American actor known for his roles in silent films.

Ramon de Carranza was a Spanish politician and a prominent figure in the early 20th century.

Ramon Estevez is an American actor and director, known for his work in film and television.

Fictional characters named Ramon

Ramon is a character in the animated film 'Happy Feet', known for his lively personality.

Ramon is a character in the video game series 'Grand Theft Auto', often involved in various criminal activities.

Sibling Suggestions

Raul Ricardo Rafael Renato Rico

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ramon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ramon has ranked as high as #458 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)

Top States for Ramon (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	89	37%
TX	56	23%
FL	18	7%
AZ	15	6%
IL	10	4%
NM	8	3%
OH	7	3%
PA	7	3%
NY	6	2%
GA	6	2%
ID	6	2%
SC	5	2%
WA	5	2%
KS	5	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	9
1881	9
1882	20
1883	20
1884	13
1885	18
1886	12
1887	13
1888	26
1889	23
1890	22
1891	12
1892	12
1893	17
1894	17
1895	27
1896	19
1897	19
1898	22
1899	24
1900	45
1901	33
1902	42
1903	41
1904	38
1905	46
1906	44
1907	40
1908	65
1909	51
1910	85
1911	74
1912	117
1913	142
1914	181
1915	191
1916	227
1917	212
1918	250
1919	280
1920	384
1921	353
1922	352
1923	369
1924	464
1925	488
1926	615
1927	571
1928	683
1929	693
1930	757
1931	657
1932	641
1933	558
1934	551
1935	546
1936	483
1937	472
1938	445
1939	415
1940	439
1941	436
1942	454
1943	423
1944	460
1945	471
1946	466
1947	482
1948	494
1949	517
1950	569
1951	558
1952	577
1953	616
1954	619
1955	592
1956	641
1957	674
1958	712
1959	720
1960	768
1961	705
1962	707
1963	798
1964	764
1965	749
1966	780
1967	839
1968	821
1969	901
1970	991
1971	999
1972	1,003
1973	1,031
1974	1,016
1975	1,081
1976	987
1977	1,011
1978	1,009
1979	1,143
1980	1,144
1981	1,137
1982	1,080
1983	1,064
1984	1,017
1985	988
1986	1,029
1987	1,001
1988	994
1989	1,079
1990	1,089
1991	1,159
1992	1,158
1993	1,093
1994	1,043
1995	1,026
1996	994
1997	946
1998	1,022
1999	955
2000	892
2001	885
2002	868
2003	814
2004	825
2005	813
2006	822
2007	813
2008	715
2009	695
2010	543
2011	519
2012	537
2013	423
2014	405
2015	420
2016	443
2017	392
2018	326
2019	329
2020	316
2021	331
2022	329
2023	283
2024	299