Ranger
boy name#1571 in 2025Ranger entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #1440 in 2022, ranks #1571 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1958–2025
#1571
rank today
#1440
peak (2022)
108
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3944 |
| 1990s | #6648 |
| 2000s | #5201 |
| 2010s | #2415 |
| 2020s | #1531 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ranger has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Ranger are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ranger is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ranger in 2025?
- Ranger ranks #1571 among US boy names in 2025, with 108 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ranger most popular?
- Ranger peaked in 2022, reaching #1440 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ranger with classmates?
- Ranger will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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