How old is someone named Ramsey?
The average Ramsey is 26 years old.
Half of all living Ramseys are between 10 and 38.
When was Ramsey popular?
Ramsey has been rising for years and peaked in 2016, so most Ramseys are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 84 | 0 |
| 1920s | 122 | 0 |
| 1930s | 101 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 127 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 205 | 140 |
| 1960s | 324 | 260 |
| 1970s | 703 | 640 |
| 1980s | 1,123 | 1,100 |
| 1990s | 1,353 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 1,534 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 2,012 | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 1,166 | 1,200 |
How many Ramseys are still alive?
About 8,100 Ramseys are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 8,900 babies named Ramsey since 1894.
Nearly every Ramsey ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ramsey?
About one in three living Ramseys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 11%
- Millennial 22%
- Gen Z 30%
- Gen Alpha 33%
Is Ramsey an old name?
Not really. Ramsey is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ramsey will be 37 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ramsey a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 73% of living Ramseys are men, and 27% are women.
The women average 17 and the men 29.
Names the same age as Ramsey
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Ramsey's name twin is Shoshana. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Shoshana's age curve is the closest match to Ramsey's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Ramsey
How old is the average Ramsey?
The average Ramsey in the US is 26 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ramsey?
About 8,100 Ramseys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,900 babies given the name since 1894.
When was the name Ramsey most popular?
In 2016, when about 270 baby boys were named Ramsey.
Is Ramsey a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 33% of living Ramseys, but the name spans several generations.
Is Ramsey a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 73% of living Ramseys are men, and 27% are women. The women average 17 and the men 29.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this