Ransom
- Pronunciation
- [Ran-som]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Rand
- Origin
- English
Ransom Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,761 baby boys have been named Ransom. The name peaked in 2022 with 111 US births that year (rank #1594). In 2024, ranked #1668 nationally — 74 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Ransom
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ransom births are: Texas (265), North Carolina (254), California (82).
Other English-Origin Names Like Ransom
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6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Ransom's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Ransom
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand | To Gaze; Look | Female | Arabic |
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Compare Ransom to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ransom against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).