Rankin
boy nameRankin entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2092 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2092
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2582 |
| 1920s | #3137 |
| 1930s | #3011 |
| 1940s | #3107 |
| 1950s | #3458 |
| 1960s | #3059 |
| 1980s | #6085 |
| 1990s | #8841 |
| 2000s | #9243 |
| 2010s | #10934 |
| 2020s | #9101 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Rankin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rankin alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rankin in 2025?
- Rankin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rankin most popular?
- Rankin peaked in 1913, reaching #2092 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rankin with classmates?
- Rankin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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