How Common is the First Name Ralph?
We estimate that there are 137,162 people named Ralph who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Ralph is the 183rd most common for men, and the 397th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Ralph?
The average person named Ralph is 64.38 years old.
Is Ralph a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
211 people named Ralph were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 1,046th most popular name for boys, and the 2,134th most popular overall.
The popularity of Ralph peaked between 1914–1917, when it was the 21st most popular name for baby boys.
Is Ralph a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Ralph is almost exclusively a male name. 99.5% of people named Ralph are male.
Facts About the Name Ralph
Popularity of Ralph in England
In 2020, Ralph was the 95th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.