Total births
64
Boys' name · since 1972
Ranard
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 64 babies named Ranard, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 64
- total births
- 1972–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Ranard sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 64 recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ranard has been recorded 64 times among boys since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1997.
- 64 total births
- 1972–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
64 boys have been named Ranard since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 64
- total births
- 1972–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Ranard was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
9 babies were named Ranard in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Ranard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ranard's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ranard at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Ranard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1997
- Peak year (1982)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Ranard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ranard's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Ranard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
27 births
- 1990s
1990s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 27 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ranard? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 64 babies named Ranard. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 9 births.
When was Ranard most popular? ▼
Ranard was most popular in the 1980s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Ranard been used? ▼
Ranard has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 26 years of data through 1997.
What names are similar to Ranard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Randy, Randall, Randolph, Randal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ranard's data
- Ranard's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (27 total births) through the 1990s (26) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ranard
Nearby Names Like Ranard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ranard
Randy Boy
#1014 329,468 births
Randall Boy
#1608 198,592 births
Randolph Boy
#5446 49,424 births
Randal Boy
#5466 29,192 births
Randell Boy
#7807 10,011 births
Compare Ranard side by side: Ranard vs Randy Ranard vs Randall Ranard vs Randolph
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1972–1997 (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. "Ranard: Baby Name Since 1972 - 64 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ranard. 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 Ranard 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.