Ralston
Ralston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ralph's town or Ralph's settlement.
Origin and history
Ralston is a masculine given name of Old English origin, originally derived from an English surname and place name. Etymologically, it means Ralph's settlement or Ralph's town. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon surname-style first name.
Popularity in the United States
931 babies in the United States have been named Ralston since 1880. It ranks #3747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- PA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 96 |
| 1920-1930 | 131 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 56 |
| 1950-1960 | 24 |
| 1960-1970 | 58 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 113 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 107 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Famous people named Ralston
- Ralston Crawford: Painter, Photographer
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone from various places in Scotland or England named Ralston.
- It combines the Old Norse/Old English personal name Ralph (Radulf) with the Old English suffix 'tun', meaning enclosure or farmstead.