Ranson: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	28	3	–	#2,597
1920s	25	3	-11%	#4,424
1930s	27	3	+8%	#3,451
1940s	30	3	+11%	#2,597
1950s	10	1	-67%	#4,270
1960s	11	1	+10%	#3,876
1970s	25	3	+127%	#4,143
1980s	48	5	+92%	#4,707
1990s	55	6	+15%	#5,560
2000s	62	6	+13%	#5,810
2010s	30	3	-52%	#10,487
2020s (to 2025)	12	2	-33%	#11,691

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#2,597

1920s

-11%

#4,424

1930s

+8%

#3,451

1940s

+11%

#2,597

1950s

-67%

#4,270

1960s

+10%

#3,876

1970s

+127%

#4,143

1980s

+92%

#4,707

1990s

+15%

#5,560

2000s

+13%

#5,810

2010s

-52%

#10,487

2020s (to 2025)

-33%

#11,691

The story of Ranson

Ranson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,691 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1914, 363 American babies have been named Ranson. Its peak came in 2003, when 13 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ranson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Ranson?

The median living Ranson is about 31 years old; half are between 21 and 42. An estimated 300 people named Ranson are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Ranson year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#11,691
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	6	#11,990
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	6	#11,819
2018	6	#11,825
2017	6	#11,877
2016	7	#10,487
2015	–	–
2014	5	#13,594
2013	–	–
2012	–	–
2011	–	–
2010	–	–
2009	–	–
2008	6	#12,225
2007	9	#8,755
2006	7	#10,404
2005	–	–
2004	6	#11,031
2003	13	#5,810
2002	10	#6,935
2001	5	#11,896
2000	6	#10,046
1995	6	#8,636
1990	5	#9,184
1985	7	#5,615
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	7	#4,143
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	5	#4,270
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	5	#4,040
1930	6	#3,914
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	8	#3,012
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Ranson, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Ranson?

The median living Ranson is about 31 years old. Half of all living Ransons are between 21 and 42 years old.

How many people named Ranson are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Ranson are alive in the United States, based on 363 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Ranson in 2025?

Ranson ranked #11,691 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Ranson?

363 babies have been named Ranson in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Ranson most popular?

Ranson peaked in 2003, when 13 newborns received the name.

Is Ranson a boy or girl name?

Ranson is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Ranson rising or falling?

Ranson is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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Ranson popularity over time

The story of Ranson

How old are people named Ranson?

Ranson year by year

Frequently asked questions

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