Rankin
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,092 in 1913
0 babies were named Rankin in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryRankin first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1913, when it reached #2,092.
About the name Rankin
Rankin is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-kin”. US birth records list Rankin for boys from 1912 to 2024, in 47 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked #2,092 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.9 | 101,010 boys |
| 1920s | 6.0 | 166,389 boys |
| 1930s | 4.9 | 202,840 boys |
| 1940s | 2.1 | 478,469 boys |
| 1950s | 1.5 | 649,351 boys |
| 1960s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 362,319 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 Rankin
What is the origin of the name Rankin?
Rankin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rankin a boy or girl name?
Rankin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rankin?
Rankin is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #2,092 in 1913.