Ramiro

Ramiro - A very unique male name

Ramiro appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #949. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ramiro and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ramiro? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ramiro. The baby boy name Ramiro was given to 151 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1073 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 9,710 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ramiro peaked in popularity 45 years ago in 1981 on position 427.

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Ramiro is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ramiro is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #460 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,447.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ramiro is where you live.

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Ramiro origin and meaning

Spanish, from Germanic (Visigothic)

From the Visigothic name Ramirus: ragin, 'counsel, advice,' + mari/meri, 'famous' — 'famous counsellor'

Ramiro was a royal name in medieval Spain, borne by kings of Aragon and León, and remains a standard name in Spanish and Portuguese. In the US it has been recorded since 1913, peaking in 2001, and has eased down since.

Attested etymology

Ramiro is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Ramiro, pop culture references for the name Ramiro and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ramiro

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ramiro, sorted by popularity.

Romario / Ramir / Romero / Rahmir / Rainier / Rainer / Romari / Remer / Renner / Ramari /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ramiro

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ramiro a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ramiro?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

rah-MEE-roh · /rɑːˈmiːroʊ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: MiroRami

Famous bearers

• Ramiro I of Aragon — First king of Aragon in medieval Spain (c. 1007–1063) Historical

Style

InternationalRoyal

Why parents choose it

Ramiro is a dignified, kingly Spanish classic with a friendly rolling sound and the easy nickname Rami. It is a heritage staple rather than a fashion name, steady across generations.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often anglicise it, losing a syllable's music.
• It will frequently be shortened to Rami whether the family plans it or not.