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Worldwide Name Statistics

Ransom

Ranked #5005 - 1 in 2,616,945 people
US

Most common in

United States

3,057 bearers

World total

3,057

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#5005

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States3,057
Worldwide
~3,057
rank #5005
Rarity
1 in 2,616,945
of people globally
Gender split
100/0
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~3,057 in US

About the name Ransom

There are an estimated 3,057 people named Ransom alive worldwide today. That ranks Ransom at #5005 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Ransom is held by approximately 3,057 people, ranking #5005 among first names. That works out to roughly 1 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 108,570 U.S. residents).

Historically Ransom is used overwhelmingly as a male name (99.8% male).

Ransom appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly male.

Male 99.8%Female 0.2%

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Ransom worldwide?

There are an estimated 3,057 people named Ransom alive worldwide today, ranking #5005 globally.

Is Ransom a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 2,616,945 people. In the United States there are roughly 3,057 bearers, which is 1 in 108,570 Americans.

Is Ransom a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Ransom is used 99.8% male and 0.2% female.

Where does the name Ransom come from?

Who are famous people named Ransom?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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