Ransom
boy name#1688 in 2025Ransom entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #453 in 1882, ranks #1688 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1688
rank today
#453
peak (1882)
97
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #578 |
| 1890s | #642 |
| 1900s | #789 |
| 1910s | #884 |
| 1920s | #1086 |
| 1930s | #1224 |
| 1940s | #1251 |
| 1950s | #1493 |
| 1960s | #1824 |
| 1970s | #2736 |
| 1980s | #2501 |
| 1990s | #2550 |
| 2000s | #2557 |
| 2010s | #1744 |
| 2020s | #1632 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ransom has been most popular in TX, CA, TN.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Ransom are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ransom alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ransom in 2025?
- Ransom ranks #1688 among US boy names in 2025, with 97 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ransom most popular?
- Ransom peaked in 1882, reaching #453 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ransom with classmates?
- Ransom will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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