Gender: Female
Origin: Scottish, English
Meaning: Scottish name meaning 'island of rams'
Pronunciation: RAM-zee, /ˈræmzi/, R AE M Z IY
Popularity Rank: #79,121
Derived from the Old English word 'ram', meaning 'ram' or 'buck', and 'saeg', meaning 'island'. It refers to someone who comes from the island of rams.
The name Ramsay is of Scottish, English origin and means Scottish name meaning 'island of rams', typically given to males., Wild Garlic, From Ram's Island. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Ramsay is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 40 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RAM-zee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈræmzi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AE M Z IY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Ramsay is recorded 325 times globally, ranking it as the 79,121th most common name worldwide.
Ramsay is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 94 occurrences, making it the 6,309th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Ramsay is found among 1 in every 5832 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #6,309 | 1 : 5,832 |
| United States of America | #21,418 | 1 : 24,782 |
| South Africa | #30,735 | 1 : 90,188 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ramsay from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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