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Ralph

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Ralph was most popular in 1921, when 8,902 American babies were given the name — ranking #47 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,134, with 211 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 415,858 people named Ralph.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#47
Births that year8,902
Total since 1880415,858

Ralph over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Ralph’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Norse · "counsel of the wolf"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org