Total births
116
Boys' name · since 1929
Ranulfo
Ranulfo has 116 recorded births since 1929 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1995 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 116
- total births
- 1929–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Ranulfo is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 116 have been recorded since 1929.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ranulfo has been recorded 116 times among boys since 1929, 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 1929 to 2008.
- 116 total births
- 1929–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
116 boys have been named Ranulfo since 1929, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 116
- total births
- 1929–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Ranulfo was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
11 babies were named Ranulfo in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Ranulfo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ranulfo's full recorded timeline at 1984, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1931, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1995 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ranulfo at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1929
Ranulfo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–2008
- Peak year (1995)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Ranulfo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ranulfo's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Ranulfo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
29 births
- 2000s
2000s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 36 births (31% of all-time use).
Ranulfo by state
Where Ranulfo concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 9.5% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 5.2% |
Texas share of Ranulfo's total US births 9.5%
Even split
11 of 116 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ranulfo? ▼
116 babies have been named Ranulfo since 1929. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1995 with 11 births.
When was Ranulfo most popular? ▼
Ranulfo was most popular in the 1980s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Ranulfo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ranulfo are Texas (11 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Ranulfo been used? ▼
Records for Ranulfo go back to 1929, giving 80 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Ranulfo? ▼
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 Ranulfo's data
- Ranulfo's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (36 total births) through the 2000s (18) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ranulfos (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ranulfo
Nearby Names Like Ranulfo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ranulfo
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 Ranulfo side by side: Ranulfo vs Randy Ranulfo vs Randall Ranulfo 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, 1929–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ranulfo: Baby Name Since 1929 - 116 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ranulfo. 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 Ranulfo 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.