Ranger Boy

Popularity: #809 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAN-jer / /ˈreɪndʒər/

English; Old French

Meaning

English: forest guardian; Old French: one who arranges or organizes

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ranger is derived from the English word for a person who patrols or guards a forest. It has roots in Old French, where it referred to someone who organizes or arranges. The term has been used in various contexts, including military and law enforcement, to denote a protector or guardian. In modern usage, it is often associated with outdoor activities and nature.

Trend Summary

The name Ranger has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ranger was first seen in the United States in 1958. Ranger has ranked as high as #1267 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ranger has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ranger (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 19
31%
FL 8
13%
GA 7
11%
MO 6
10%
OH 6
10%
CA 6
10%
OR 5
8%
IN 5
8%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19585
19907
19917
19936
19949
199512
19966
19988
19998
20007
200111
200214
200312
200412
200524
200625
200729
200818
200923
201032
201134
201244
201348
201454
201550
201670
201774
201876
2019110
202097
2021118
2022126
2023118
2024115