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Range

RAYNJ /reɪndʒ/

At a glance

In short
Range is a unique, modern name for boys, evoking vastness and freedom. Ideal for nature lovers, it offers distinctiveness with naturalistic undertones.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#10,863)
Babies in 2022
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#8,739 in 2020
First recorded
2016

Meaning of Range

The name Range, predominantly used for boys, is a unique and modern choice that evokes a sense of vastness and freedom. Pronounced as RAYNJ (/reɪndʒ/), this name can be associated with wide-open spaces and the great outdoors, making it an appealing option for nature enthusiasts or those who appreciate a sense of adventure. It shares similarities with the name Ranger, which carries connotations of guardianship and exploration. Though not commonly used, its rarity adds to its distinctiveness; in recent years, it has seen minimal yet consistent usage in the United States, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 8 newborns annually between 2016 and 2022. This makes Range an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and strong name with naturalistic undertones.

How to pronounce Range

English

Popularity of Range in the U.S.

Range was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #10,863 with 6 babies. It peaked at #8,739 in 2020. It first appears in the records in 2016.

Bar and line chart: Range in the U.S., 2016–2022. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 8 in 2020 and 6 in 2022. Line: rank among boy names, peak #8,739 in 2020, #10,863 in 2022.
  • Boys named Range (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2016–2022. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2016⁠–⁠2022 4 rows
Range: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2022610,863▲ 1,283
2021512,146▼ 3,407
202088,739back (not recorded in 2017–2019)
2016610,744new