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Rank #1668 · Falling since 2020
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Popularity score: 25 · SSA Rank: #1668
Rare · Distinctive · Familiar · Common · Very Common
Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.
Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.
Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.
Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.
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Ransom is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1668 in the US in 2024.
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