Ralph
5 countries#1046 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ralph was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
415,858 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1046 · peaked in 1921 with 8,902 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,517 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #303 · peaked in 2019 with 758 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7,098 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #85 · peaked in 2019 with 748 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,697 births recorded 1910–2022 · currently #1992 · peaked in 1970 with 66 births
Most common in: Paris, Martinique, Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin, Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
332 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #278 · peaked in 1977 with 20 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
87 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 2020 with 10 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ralph’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #759 | — |
| 2007 | #868 | ↓109 |
| 2008 | #855 | ↑13 |
| 2009 | #953 | ↓98 |
| 2010 | #966 | ↓13 |
| 2011 | #953 | ↑13 |
| 2012 | #1057 | ↓104 |
| 2013 | #1008 | ↑49 |
| 2014 | #1040 | ↓32 |
| 2015 | #1065 | ↓25 |
| 2016 | #993 | ↑72 |
| 2017 | #1066 | ↓73 |
| 2018 | #950 | ↑116 |
| 2019 | #1023 | ↓73 |
| 2020 | #1101 | ↓78 |
| 2021 | #1111 | ↓10 |
| 2022 | #1138 | ↓27 |
| 2023 | #1192 | ↓54 |
| 2024 | #1145 | ↑47 |
| 2025 | #1046 | ↑99 |
Frequently asked questions about Ralph
Is Ralph a popular name?
Yes — Ralph currently ranks #1046 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ralph more common for boys or girls?
Ralph is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ralph most popular?
Ralph peaked in 1921 in United States, with 8,902 recorded births that year.
Is Ralph rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ralph’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #54 in 1880 to #1046 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ralph?
At least 425,072 babies have been recorded with the name Ralph across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ralph popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ralph appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ralph?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ralph include Bronson, Lyle, Shlomo, True.
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