Ranger
Every Ranger since 1958 — 1,518 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ranger
Ranger is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,582 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 1,518 American babies have been named Ranger. Its peak came in 2022, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ranger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ranger year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,582 |
| 2024 | 116 | #1,525 |
| 2023 | 118 | #1,505 |
| 2022 | 126 | #1,444 |
| 2021 | 118 | #1,512 |
| 2020 | 97 | #1,652 |
| 2019 | 110 | #1,540 |
| 2018 | 76 | #1,954 |
| 2017 | 74 | #1,954 |
| 2016 | 70 | #2,038 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2,517 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2,395 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2,556 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2,754 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,290 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,428 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,396 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,210 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,667 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,969 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,915 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,431 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,175 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,331 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,347 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,927 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,050 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,995 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ranger in 2025?
Ranger ranked #1,582 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ranger?
1,518 babies have been named Ranger in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ranger most popular?
Ranger peaked in 2022, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Ranger a boy or girl name?
Ranger is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ranger rising or falling?
Ranger is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.