Ransom
Pronunciation: [ r-ANS-uhm ]
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Ransom first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 10 babies have been named Ransom in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ransom is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #42,898 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #42,898
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ransom
Ransom is a girl name .
Is Ransom a boy or girl name? Ransom is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #42,898 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,661. Ransom is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ransom is currently ranked #42,898 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ransom include Ran, Rans, Ransy, Ransie, Ray, Raie, and Rankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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