Ralph Name Popularity and Statistics
Ralph is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Ralph?
Ralph is spelled R-A-L-P-H. The name has 5 letters.
Ralph Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,046
Recorded Births211
- Boys usage rose 99 places to #1,046 and recorded 28 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Ralph Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 211 | #1,046 |
| 2024 | Boys | 183 | #1,145 |
| 2023 | Boys | 169 | #1,192 |
| 2022 | Boys | 184 | #1,138 |
| 2021 | Boys | 186 | #1,111 |
| 2020 | Boys | 180 | #1,101 |
| 2019 | Boys | 203 | #1,023 |
| 2018 | Boys | 219 | #950 |
| 2017 | Boys | 185 | #1,066 |
| 2016 | Boys | 205 | #993 |
| 2015 | Boys | 186 | #1,065 |
| 2014 | Boys | 193 | #1,040 |
| 2013 | Boys | 194 | #1,008 |
| 2012 | Boys | 180 | #1,057 |
| 2011 | Boys | 208 | #953 |
| 2010 | Boys | 205 | #966 |
| 2009 | Boys | 211 | #953 |
| 2008 | Boys | 248 | #855 |
| 2007 | Boys | 239 | #868 |
| 2006 | Boys | 278 | #759 |
| 2005 | Boys | 258 | #769 |
| 2004 | Boys | 270 | #710 |
| 2003 | Boys | 300 | #658 |
| 2002 | Boys | 314 | #629 |
When Was Ralph Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
8,860 recorded births
National rank #23
1924 · Boys
8,766 recorded births
National rank #23
1923 · Boys
8,629 recorded births
National rank #23
1920 · Boys
8,556 recorded births
National rank #22
Where Ralph Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WI | #618 | 7 |
| UT | #621 | 6 |
| NY | #661 | 22 |
| PA | #662 | 13 |
| NC | #678 | 13 |
| MN | #718 | 6 |
| NJ | #829 | 7 |
| FL | #846 | 17 |