UK boy's name
Ramzan
A name of Arabic origin meaning the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ramzan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ramzan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 51 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Ramzan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ramzan ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 boys were registered as Ramzan.
- • Ramzan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #429 in 2000.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ramzan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Ramzan mean?
The name Ramzan originated from the Arabic language and has its roots in the word "Ramadan," which refers to the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This name is closely associated with the holy month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide.
In the Arabic language, Ramzan (or Ramadan) is derived from the root word "ramida," which means intense heat or scorched ground. This connection stems from the fact that the holy month of Ramadan often falls during the hottest time of the year in the Middle Eastern region.
The name Ramzan has been found in various historical texts and religious scriptures, particularly in the Quran, where the month of Ramadan is extensively mentioned. This month holds great significance in Islamic tradition, as it is believed to be the time when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ramzan can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. Ramzan al-Buti (677–733 CE) was a renowned Muslim scholar and jurist who played a pivotal role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Over the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Ramzan. Among them is Ramzan Kadyrov (born 1976), the current Head of the Chechen Republic in Russia. Another prominent figure is Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov (1951–2004), the former President of the Chechen Republic, who was assassinated in 2004.
In the realm of sports, Ramzan Sobirov (born 1981) is a well-known Tajik professional boxer who has competed in several international competitions. Ramzan Kadyrov (born 1977) is a Russian former professional boxer and mixed martial artist, known for his success in the ring.
Ramzan Shamsuddin (1920–2015) was a distinguished Indian poet, writer, and translator who made significant contributions to Urdu literature. His works have been widely celebrated and have earned him numerous accolades.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Ramzan throughout history, reflecting its deep-rooted cultural and religious significance in various parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ramzan over time
The chart below shows babies named Ramzan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ramzan, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramzan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ramzan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4438 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3030 | 23 | 6 |
| 1990s | #1812 | 18 | 3 |
Geography
Where Ramzan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Ramzan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Ramzan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #429 in 2000.
Across the UK
Ramzan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#429 in 2000
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
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FAQ
Ramzan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ramzan in the UK right now?
In 2012, Ramzan was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ramzan most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Ramzan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ramzan?
A name of Arabic origin meaning the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
How many people are called Ramzan in the UK?
A total of 51 babies have been registered as Ramzan across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Ramzan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Ramzan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #429 in 2000. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.