Ralf
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Red Wolf
- Origin
- English
Ralf Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 304 baby boys have been named Ralf. The name peaked in 1963 with 19 US births that year (rank #1882). In 2024, ranked #13722 nationally — 11,840 places below its 1963 peak.
Top States for Ralf
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ralf births are: New York (7).
Other English-Origin Names Like Ralf
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4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Ralf's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Ralf
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolf | Wolf Counsel. | Male | German |
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Compare Ralf to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ralf against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).