How Many People Are Named Ralph?
people in the United States are named Ralph
1 in 805 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
8,902 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Contracted form of the Old Norse name RÁÐÚLFR (or its Norman form Radulf). Scandinavian settlers introduced it to England before the Norman conquest, though afterwards it was bolstered by Norman influence. In the Middle Ages it was usually spelled Ralf, but by the 17th century it was most commonly Rafe, reflecting the normal pronunciation. The Ralph spelling appeared in the 18th century. A famous bearer of the name was Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), an American poet and author who wrote on transcendentalism.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 84.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Ralph"
- 182 babies were named Ralph in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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