Total births
152
Boys' name · since 1915
Ransome
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 152 babies named Ransome, peaking in 1934. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 152
- total births
- 1915–2013
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
152 boys have been named Ransome since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ransome has been recorded 152 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2013.
- 152 total births
- 1915–2013 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
152 boys have been named Ransome since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2013.
- 152
- total births
- 1915–2013
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Ransome was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
12 babies were named Ransome in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Ransome's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ransome splits its recorded history at 1934: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1934 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ransome at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Ransome popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2013
- Peak year (1934)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 99 years of records
Ransome by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ransome's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Ransome births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
24 births
- 1920s
1920s
34 births
- 1930s
1930s
34 births
- 1940s
1940s
15 births
- 1950s
1950s
17 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 34 births (22% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ransome? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 152 babies named Ransome. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1934, with 12 births.
When was Ransome most popular? ▼
Ransome was most popular in the 1920s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
How long has the name Ransome been used? ▼
Records for Ransome go back to 1915, giving 99 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Ransome? ▼
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 Ransome's data
- Ransome's decade-level peak was the 1920s (34 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Ransome
Nearby Names Like Ransome
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ransome
Randy Boy
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Randolph Boy
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Randal Boy
#5466 29,192 births
Randell Boy
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Compare Ransome side by side: Ransome vs Randy Ransome vs Randall Ransome vs Randolph
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1915–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ransome: Baby Name Since 1915 - 152 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ransome. 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 Ransome 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 June 2026.