Rameses

A boy's name of Egyptian origin with 198 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Alternative spelling of Ramesses.

Rameses is a boy's baby name of Egyptian origin, a variant of Ramesses, from the ancient Egyptian rꜥ-ms-sw, meaning 'son of Ra' or 'born of Ra.' Eleven pharaohs of Egypt bore this name, with Ramesses II — 'the Great' — being the most celebrated ruler of the ancient world.

Rameses carries the grandeur of empire and the mystique of ancient Egypt. Its use as a given name reflects admiration for one of history's most powerful dynasties.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Rameses's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Rameses follows that masculine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Rameses's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

198

Total births

Since 1975

1999

Peak

13 births

1975

First recorded

48 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Rameses has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.

First appeared: 1975Peak: 1999 (13 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rameses
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	20	#11046	▼
2010s	51	#9231	▼
2000s	87	#9234	▲
1990s	24	#7654	▲
1980s	11	#6912	▲
1970s	5	#6110	—

The Story of Rameses

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 1999, Rameses is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Rameses are most likely born between 1989 and 2009.

How rare is Rameses?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Rameses is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1975, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 87 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Rameses by the numbers

Would fill 4 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(25 years, 1975–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rameses
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	6	#11978	-2 (-25.0%)
2021	8	#9490	+2 (33.3%)
2020	6	#11671	-1 (-14.3%)
2019	7	#10553	-5 (-41.7%)
2018	12	#7025	+4 (50.0%)
2016	8	#9473	0
2015	8	#9376	0
2013	8	#9459	0
2012	8	#9502	+2 (33.3%)
2009	6	#12140	+1 (20.0%)
2008	5	#14132	-3 (-37.5%)
2007	8	#9559	+3 (60.0%)
2006	5	#13561	-8 (-61.5%)
2005	13	#6138	+3 (30.0%)
2004	10	#7390	+4 (66.7%)
2003	6	#10558	-6 (-50.0%)
2002	12	#5993	-1 (-7.7%)
2001	13	#5603	+4 (44.4%)
2000	9	#7262	-4 (-30.8%)
1999	13	#5252	+8 (160.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rameses a boy's or girl's name?

Rameses is primarily a boy's name.

When was Rameses most popular?

Rameses reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 13 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Rameses?

Rameses is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 198 babies in the U.S. since 1975. Its peak was in 1999.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2022