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Ranson

Boy

Meaning of Ranson: English: 'son of Rand'

Ranson is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10733rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10733

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

363

First recorded 1914 · peak 2003

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 7 babies1986: 9 babies1987: 9 babies1988: 10 babies1989: 8 babies1990: 5 babies19901991: 7 babies1992: 10 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 7 babies1995: 6 babies1996: 0 babies1997: 9 babies1998: 6 babies1999: 5 babies2000: 6 babies20002001: 5 babies2002: 10 babies2003: 13 babies2004: 6 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 7 babies2007: 9 babies2008: 6 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 0 babies20102011: 0 babies2012: 0 babies2013: 0 babies2014: 5 babies2015: 0 babies2016: 7 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 6 babies2019: 6 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 6 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Ranson per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 13.

Gender split

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

Origins & cultures

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