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

Ramiro is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 28 recorded births.

When was Ramiro most popular?

Ramiro reached its peak popularity in 2001 with 528 births that year. It is currently ranked #1158 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ramiro?

Ramiro is currently ranked #1158 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 25,728 babies since 1913.

Ramiro

An uncommon Spanish pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsSpanishDeclining Also a pet name

#1158▲ 28in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name from Gothic

Ramiro is a boy's and girl's baby name of Spanish origin, from the Visigothic name Ranimiro, composed of Germanic elements meaning 'wise counselor' or 'judge counselor,' from ragin (counsel, wise) and miru (famous).

A traditional name in Spain and Latin America with royal Spanish and Asturian pedigree — several medieval Asturian and Aragonese kings bore the name. Ramiro has a strong, masculine rhythm and carries the weight of Iberian history alongside everyday warmth in Latino communities across the U.S.

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Popularity Over Time

Ramiro was #532 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1158, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ramiro
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	938	#1113	▼
2010s	2,317	#925	▼
2000s	4,297	#563	—
1990s	4,686	#466	▲
1980s	3,297	#480	▲
1970s	2,856	#475	▲
1960s	2,218	#523	▲
1950s	2,113	#504	▲
1940s	1,390	#553	▲
1930s	918	#629	▲
1920s	591	#936	▲
1910s	107	#2050	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(112 years, 1913–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ramiro
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	180	#1158	+9 (5.3%)
2023	171	#1186	-18 (-9.5%)
2022	189	#1123	-20 (-9.6%)
2021	209	#1035	+20 (10.6%)
2020	189	#1062	-4 (-2.1%)
2019	193	#1060	-3 (-1.5%)
2018	196	#1038	-6 (-3.0%)
2017	202	#1004	-22 (-9.8%)
2016	224	#936	+26 (13.1%)
2015	198	#1027	-45 (-18.5%)
2014	243	#889	-3 (-1.2%)
2013	246	#866	-18 (-6.8%)
2012	264	#829	0
2011	264	#824	-23 (-8.0%)
2010	287	#777	-48 (-14.3%)
2009	335	#711	-34 (-9.2%)
2008	369	#658	-62 (-14.4%)
2007	431	#591	-12 (-2.7%)
2006	443	#567	+35 (8.6%)
2005	408	#572	-37 (-8.3%)

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

Ramiro as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Ramiro has also been given to 28 girls in the U.S. since 1971.

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Total births

1974

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Ramiro be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Ramiro is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1158. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1913–2024) · Methodology