Ranson
Every Ranson since 1914 — 363 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
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.