Ralf is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 304 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 322 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Ralf per year — England & Wales (1997–2025). England & Wales peaked in 2020 (22/yr) · United States peaked in 1963 (19/yr).
Ralf reached its peak in 1963, when it was the #4538 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.
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