Will my child share the name Ramsey with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Ramsey per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ramsey in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ramsey becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ramsey has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 268 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1398 in 2017. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Ramsey a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ramsey is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ramsey a popular baby name in the United States?

Ramsey does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2672

Ramsey

Ramsey is a distinctive choice, ranked #2672 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ramsey in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2672

About the Name Ramsey

Ramsey has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 268 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #1398 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Ramsey is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.