Ralph
Pronunciation: [ r-ALF ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ralph first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 554 babies have been named Ralph in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ralph is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,272 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,272
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ralph
Ralph is a girl name .
Is Ralph a boy or girl name? Ralph is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,272 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,153. Ralph is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ralph is currently ranked #71,272 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ralph include Ral, Ray, Raie, and Ralkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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