Ransome

Boy name

Ransome has been given to 152 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1934.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

152

Peak year

1934 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Ransome — alternate spellings parents actually use.

4,869 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ransome.

152 babies since 1915

151 babies since 1912

150 babies since 1915

155 babies since 1920

147 babies since 1922

158 babies since 1917

145 babies since 1915

160 babies since 1927

How popular is the name Ransome?

Ransome has been given to 152 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ransome peak?

Ransome peaked in 1934, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Ransome a girl or boy name?

Ransome is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ransome are boys).

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