Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Ransome
//ˈɹænsəm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19347 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ransome's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ransome's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ransome |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
Ransome through the decades
- Ransome peaked in 1934, when 12 babies were named Ransome in the US.
- The 1940s were Ransome's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1942–2013), use of Ransome has fallen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.