Total births
80
Girls' name · since 1964
Ranata
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 80 babies named Ranata, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 80
- total births
- 1964–1984
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
80 girls have been named Ranata since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ranata has been recorded 80 times among girls since 1964, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1964 to 1984.
- 80 total births
- 1964–1984 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 79% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
80 girls have been named Ranata since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1984.
- 80
- total births
- 1964–1984
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
79% of everyone ever named Ranata was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
35 babies were named Ranata in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Ranata's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ranata's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ranata at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Ranata popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–1984
- Peak year (1980)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Ranata by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ranata's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 79% of all-time use.
Ranata births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 63 births (79% of all-time use).
Ranata by state
Where Ranata concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 6 | 7.5% |
Louisiana share of Ranata's total US births 7.5%
6 of 80 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ranata? ▼
80 babies have been named Ranata since 1964. It was last recorded in 1984. The peak year was 1980 with 35 births.
When was Ranata most popular? ▼
Ranata was most popular in the 1980s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Ranata most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ranata are Louisiana (6 births).
How long has the name Ranata been used? ▼
Ranata has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 21 years of data through 1984.
What names are similar to Ranata? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Randi, Randy, Rana, Randa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ranata's data
- Louisiana records the most Ranatas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Ranata
Nearby Names Like Ranata
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ranata
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Randy Girl
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Rana Girl
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Randa Girl
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Rania Girl
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Compare Ranata side by side: Ranata vs Randi Ranata vs Randy Ranata vs Rana
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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, 1964–1984 (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. "Ranata: Baby Name Since 1964 - 80 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ranata. 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 Ranata 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.