Rankin
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Little Shield
- Origin
- English
Rankin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 340 baby boys have been named Rankin. The name peaked in 1916 with 12 US births that year (rank #2368). In 2024, ranked #8155 nationally — 5,787 places below its 1916 peak.
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Quick Facts About Rankin
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