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Ralph is an Old English name derived from 'Rædwulf', meaning 'counsel wolf'. It has evolved through historical forms like Rædwulf and Ralphus. The name is traditionally viewed as friendly and approachable. It has no biblical relevance and became popular in England during the Middle Ages. Notable individuals with this name include Ralph Waldo Emerson and Ralph Lauren.

The name Ralph is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ralph has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ralph' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 22nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 33rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 69th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 155th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 352nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 725th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1073rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1298th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1435th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2642nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4126th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13827th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Ralph' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.