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Ralston

Boy

Meaning of Ralston: Scottish: 'Ralph's town'

Ralston is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9622nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#9622

7 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

931

First recorded 1910 · peak 1921

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 11 babies1983: 9 babies1984: 10 babies1985: 10 babies1986: 8 babies1987: 10 babies1988: 12 babies1989: 15 babies1990: 10 babies19901991: 15 babies1992: 9 babies1993: 12 babies1994: 9 babies1995: 11 babies1996: 15 babies1997: 15 babies1998: 11 babies1999: 6 babies2000: 7 babies20002001: 8 babies2002: 11 babies2003: 12 babies2004: 8 babies2005: 12 babies2006: 7 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 13 babies2009: 9 babies2010: 11 babies20102011: 10 babies2012: 9 babies2013: 8 babies2014: 9 babies2015: 15 babies2016: 12 babies2017: 11 babies2018: 13 babies2019: 9 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 8 babies2022: 8 babies2023: 10 babies2024: 8 babies2025: 7 babies
US babies named Ralston per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 15.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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