4,869births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#1688United States 2025
Ransom is a boy name family recorded 4,869 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1688 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 7.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Ransom
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ransom | English | 4,869 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1688 | 1882 | ▲ 5 % |
Questions about Ransom
How popular is the name Ransom?
In 2025 it ranked #1688 in the United States. Official registers record 4,869 births across 1 country.
When was Ransom most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 7.2 births per 100,000.
Is Ransom a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Ransom is a boy name.