Ranson
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,457 in 1914
6 babies were named Ranson in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ranson, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ranson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRanson first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1914, when it ranked #2,457. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Ranson
Ranson is a boy name of English and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Ranson for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 55 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,457 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.7 | 174,927 boys |
| 1920s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1930s | 2.5 | 401,606 boys |
| 1940s | 2.0 | 497,512 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 1970s | 1.5 | 675,676 boys |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 392,157 boys |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 354,610 boys |
| 2000s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 621,118 boys |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 869,565 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 Ranson
What is the origin of the name Ranson?
Ranson has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ranson a boy or girl name?
Ranson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ranson?
Ranson ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#2,457).