Ramses Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ramses has its roots in ancient Egyptian culture, meaning 'born of Ra.' Over time, it has evolved from Ra-mses to its modern form. It is associated with notable pharaohs, particularly in the New Kingdom period, and carries a strong historical and cultural significance. The name does not have biblical relevance, but it remains prominent in discussions of ancient Egypt.
The name Ramses is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ramses has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ramses' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3939th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2602nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1487th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1532nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ramses' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ramses"
Pronunciation
/ˈræm.sɛs/
Origin
Egyptian
Etymology
The name Ramses derives from the Egyptian name 'Ra-mses,' meaning 'born of Ra,' where Ra is the ancient Egyptian sun god.
Meaning
born of Ra
Language Evolution
Ra-mses, Ramses
Historical Usage
The name Ramses gained popularity during the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, particularly associated with several pharaohs, the most famous being Ramses II, who ruled from 1279 to 1213 BCE.
Variants & Derivatives
Rameses, Ramses II, Ramses III
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Ramses is often associated with ancient Egyptian history and culture, evoking images of pharaohs and monumental architecture.
Famous People
Ramses II, Ramses III
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ramses"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ramses"
"Ramses" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3939th of 10718 | 110 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2602nd of 16616 | 381 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1487th of 24088 | 1,521 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1532nd of 23106 | 1,353 |
Regional Popularity of "Ramses" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
58.40% 2034th/3483 |
- |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
61.74% 2763rd/4475 |
42.66% 2216th/5194 |
23.90% 1510th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.42% 2356th/4582 |
42.87% 2214th/5164 |
20.03% 1465th/7313 |
11.72% 875th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.36% 2365th/3984 |
39.45% 1770th/4487 |
22.12% 1509th/6822 |
15.03% 943rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ramses" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ramses"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ramses" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.