Rameses, of Egyptian origin, is an ancient name with a rich historical context. It is composed of two elements: "Ra," the name of the sun god and patron deity of the pharaohs, and "mesu," which means "to bear" or "to beget." Thus, Rameses translates to "Born of Ra," symbolizing divine descent and connection with the sun god. This name was famously borne by several pharaohs during ancient Egypt's 19th Dynasty, including the powerful Rameses II, often considered one of the most celebrated and well-known rulers in history.
The name Rameses experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years with a notable spike in usage between 1999 and 2005, reaching a peak of 13 births each year from 2001 to 2005 inclusive. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, averaging around 6-8 births per year until the most recent data point of 6 births in 2022. The total number of births recorded for the name Rameses is 197 over the given period.