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How Many People Are Named Ralph?
Estimated people named Ralph living in the U.S. today
150,940
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 415,639
- Peak year: 1921 (8,902 births)
- Estimated living today: 150,940
Ralph by age group — who carries the name today?
Ralph popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ralph
Ralph has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 415,639 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 150,940 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,264 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ralphs you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ralph in the US?
An estimated 150,940 people named Ralph are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ralph uncommon — about 1 in 2,264 Americans.
Is Ralph a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ralph is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Ralph most popular?
Ralph peaked in 1921, when 8,902 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ralph?
Ralph ranks #354 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100 (higher means rarer).