Ramon

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Ramon is the Spanish form of Raymond, derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' and 'mund' meaning 'protector.' It carries a strong, traditional presence in Spanish and Catalan-speaking cultures.

Current Popularity

#852 for boys

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #876, likely #799 to #953

↗Declining

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 282. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 519
  • 2012: 538
  • 2013: 423
  • 2014: 405
  • 2015: 420
  • 2016: 443
  • 2017: 392
  • 2018: 327
  • 2019: 329
  • 2020: 317
  • 2021: 331
  • 2022: 330
  • 2023: 283
  • 2024: 301
  • 2025: 288
  • 2026 (projected): 282

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Ray, Moncho, Mon, Rami, Ramoncito
  • •Pronunciation is straightforward: rah-MOHN
  • •Popular in Spanish-speaking communities worldwide
  • •Easy to spell and cross-culturally recognized
  • •Has both traditional and contemporary appeal

Famous People

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Ramon Novarro

Silent film actor

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Ramon Magsaysay

President of the Philippines

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Ramon y Cajal

Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist

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Ramon Rodriguez

Actor

Statistics

77,429

Total births since 1880

1991

Peak year

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