Ralph
Male name · ↓ Falling
227,355
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Ralph
Ralph is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 227,355 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 9,088 births |
| 1890s | 15,873 births |
| 1900s | 20,580 births |
| 1910s | 34,521 births |
| 1920s | 40,715 births |
| 1930s | 29,121 births |
| 1940s | 27,126 births |
| 1950s | 24,599 births |
| 1960s | 13,589 births |
| 1970s | 5,875 births |
| 1980s | 3,113 births |
| 1990s | 1,732 births |
| 2000s | 1,069 births |
| 2010s | 354 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ralph?
Ralph has been given to 227,355 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 4,382 births that year.
Is Ralph a boy or girl name?
Ralph is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Ralph most popular?
Ralph was most popular in 1921, when 4,382 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Ralph?
Ralph first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).