Ralston
MeaningRalph's town · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,497 in 1913
7 babies were named Ralston in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1910–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ralston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ralston, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ralston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRalston first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1913, when it ranked #1,497. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Ralston means “Ralph's town”.
About the name Ralston
Ralston is a boy name of English origin meaning “Ralph's town”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Ralston for boys from 1910 to 2025, in 99 of those 116 years. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked #1,497 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 | 60,496 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 84,317 boys |
| 1930s | 7.7 | 130,378 boys |
| 1940s | 3.9 | 259,740 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 793,651 boys |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 325,733 boys |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 473,934 boys |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 202,429 boys |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 171,821 boys |
| 2000s | 4.9 | 205,761 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 176,056 boys |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ralston
What does the name Ralston mean?
Ralston means “Ralph's town” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ralston?
Ralston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ralston a boy or girl name?
Ralston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ralston?
Ralston ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1913 (#1,497).