Ralph
girl nameRalph entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #941 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
—
rank today
#941
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1146 |
| 1890s | #1429 |
| 1900s | #1822 |
| 1910s | #1495 |
| 1920s | #1099 |
| 1930s | #1375 |
| 1940s | #2192 |
| 1950s | #2573 |
| 1960s | #3005 |
| 1970s | #4985 |
| 1980s | #9191 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Ralph are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ralph alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ralph in 2025?
- Ralph is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ralph most popular?
- Ralph peaked in 1929, reaching #941 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ralph with classmates?
- Ralph will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Ralph and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle