Ransom Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAN-sum / /ˈrænsəm/English; Old French
Meaning
English: ransom; Old French: to redeem
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ransom has its roots in the Old French word 'rançon', which means 'to redeem'. It was historically used as a surname before becoming a given name. The name has been associated with the practice of paying for someone's release from captivity. Ransom has been used in various contexts throughout history, often linked to themes of rescue and liberation.
Trend Summary
Ransom has seen sporadic use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ransom was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ransom has ranked as high as #1282 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, California, Tennessee, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ransom has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ransom (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| WA | 5 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1882 | 16 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 13 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1889 | 13 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 13 |
| 1896 | 14 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 14 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 16 |
| 1910 | 15 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 30 |
| 1913 | 32 |
| 1914 | 40 |
| 1915 | 61 |
| 1916 | 45 |
| 1917 | 46 |
| 1918 | 45 |
| 1919 | 49 |
| 1920 | 43 |
| 1921 | 49 |
| 1922 | 41 |
| 1923 | 44 |
| 1924 | 45 |
| 1925 | 36 |
| 1926 | 43 |
| 1927 | 38 |
| 1928 | 40 |
| 1929 | 44 |
| 1930 | 48 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 39 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1935 | 25 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1937 | 34 |
| 1938 | 24 |
| 1939 | 31 |
| 1940 | 30 |
| 1941 | 37 |
| 1942 | 40 |
| 1943 | 36 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1946 | 31 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 29 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 55 |
| 2009 | 67 |
| 2010 | 83 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 96 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 103 |
| 2016 | 110 |
| 2017 | 100 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 102 |
| 2021 | 102 |
| 2022 | 111 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2024 | 101 |