Total births
134
Boys' name · since 1958
Ralphie
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 134 babies named Ralphie, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9139
- among boys today
- 134
- born since 1958
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ralphie is the #9139 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 134 recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Ralphie recorded 134 times among boys since 1958, holding rank #9139 nationally today, ahead of 36% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #9139 among boys today
- 134 born since 1958
- 2020s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ralphie is currently the #9139 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 134 born since 1958, peaking in the 2020s.
- #9139
- among boys today
- 134
- born since 1958
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Ralphie vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9139
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Ralphie was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
10 babies were named Ralphie in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Ralphie compares
134 31st percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ralphie's all-time total is 63% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ralphie | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 134 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 10 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ralphie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ralphie splits its recorded history at 1983: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ralphie at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#9,139
Active since
1958
Ralphie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Ralphie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Ralphie's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Ralphie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 8
1950s
8 births
- 1960s
1960s
19 births
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 9
2000s
9 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 40 births (30% of all-time use).
Ralphie by state
Where Ralphie concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 3.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 3.7% |
California share of Ralphie's total US births 3.7%
Even split
5 of 134 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ralphie? ▼
134 babies have been named Ralphie since 1958. It currently ranks #9139 among boys. The peak year was 2025 with 10 births.
When was Ralphie most popular? ▼
Ralphie was most popular in the 2020s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Ralphie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ralphie are California (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Ralphie been used? ▼
Records for Ralphie go back to 1958, giving 68 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ralphie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ralph, Raleigh, Ralston, Ralphael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ralphie's data
- California records the most Ralphies (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ralphie
Nearby Names Like Ralphie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ralphie
Ralph Boy
#1145 414,018 births
Raleigh Boy
#2262 9,279 births
Ralston Boy
#9040 931 births
Ralphael Boy
439 births
Ralf Boy
#12519 304 births
Compare Ralphie side by side: Ralphie vs Ralph Ralphie vs Raleigh Ralphie vs Ralston
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ralphie
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ralphie: #9139 Boys' Name - 134 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ralphie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ralphie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.