Ranger
Meaningforest keeper · English
- US rank
- #1,571
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,440 in 2022
108 babies were named Ranger in the US in 2025. It has climbed 76 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1958–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ranger you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,823 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ranger, 108 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ranger would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRanger first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #1,440.
- Then vs nowRanger is 18× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 15,823.
- TrendRanger has climbed 76 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,571. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRanger is most popular in South Carolina, where it ranks #743, followed by Tennessee (#842) and Washington (#999). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn English, Ranger means “forest keeper”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Ranger
Ranger is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “forest keeper”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ger”. US birth records list Ranger for boys from 1958 to 2025, in 35 of those 68 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #1,440 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,571, with 108 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 306,748 boys |
| 2000s | 8.7 | 114,679 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,506 boys |
| 2020s | 66 | 15,178 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 Ranger
What does the name Ranger mean?
Ranger means “forest keeper” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ranger?
Ranger has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ranger a boy or girl name?
Ranger is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ranger?
Ranger ranked #1,571 for US boys in 2025, given to 108 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#1,440).