Ransom Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ransom originates from Old French, meaning redemption or deliverance. It evolved from the Latin term 'redemptio' and has historical forms in Old French and Old English. The name is associated with nobility and has biblical relevance. It is currently viewed as unique and strong, with notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Ransom is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Ransom has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ransom' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 968th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1215th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1517th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2409th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2550th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2305th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1655th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ransom' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ransom"
Pronunciation
/ˈrænsəm/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Ransom comes from the Old French word 'rançon', which means 'redemption' or 'deliverance'. It is derived from the Latin 'redemptio', meaning 'to buy back'.
Meaning
redemption, deliverance
Language Evolution
Old French: rançon, Latin: redemptio, Old English: rædema
Historical Usage
The name Ransom gained popularity during the medieval period in England, especially among families with noble or chivalric backgrounds.
Variants & Derivatives
Ransome, Ransford, Ransome
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ransom is perceived as a unique and somewhat old-fashioned name, often associated with strength and redemption.
Famous People
Ransom Eli Olds - an American automobile pioneer, Ransom A. Moore - a notable American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ransom"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ransom"
"Ransom" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 968th of 7545 | 803 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1215th of 6773 | 584 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1517th of 7552 | 504 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2409th of 10718 | 255 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2550th of 16616 | 390 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2305th of 24088 | 809 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1655th of 23106 | 1,175 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 26286th of 30306 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Ransom" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
79.45% 1125th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
36.60% 866th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
44.62% 1050th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
65.30% 1863rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
50.17% 2606th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
29.62% 2166th/7313 |
44.87% 3349th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.86% 2066th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
23.28% 1588th/6822 |
29.88% 1875th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ransom" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ransom"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ransom" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.