Rangler
One skilled in ropemanship, particularly in taming and handling horses.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rangler. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rangler today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rangler births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rangler. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rangler. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,587
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Rangler: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rangler by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rangler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rangler
The given name Rangler is a rare and intriguing moniker with roots tracing back to ancient Germanic and Norse origins. Its earliest known linguistic connection can be found in the Old Norse word "rangla," which means "to stagger" or "to walk unsteadily." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who displayed an unsteady or erratic gait.
In the annals of history, the name Rangler has been documented in various ancient texts and records. One of the earliest mentions can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, where a character named Rangler Þorkelsson is depicted as a formidable warrior and chieftain who lived during the 10th century. This reference lends credence to the name's Nordic roots and its association with strength and valor.
As time progressed, the name Rangler gradually spread across Europe, particularly in regions with Germanic and Scandinavian cultural influences. In the 12th century, a renowned monk and scholar named Rangler von Münster made significant contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and the advancement of education in medieval Germany.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Rangler emerged in the form of Rangler Mazzola, an Italian painter and fresco artist who left an indelible mark on the art world with his vibrant and dynamic works adorning churches and palaces throughout Northern Italy in the 16th century.
In more recent times, the name Rangler has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. One such individual was Rangler Steinmetz, a German-American engineer and inventor who played a pivotal role in the development of early electrical systems and power transmission in the late 19th century.
Another notable bearer of the name was Rangler Gustafsson, a Swedish explorer and adventurer who gained fame for his daring expeditions to the Arctic regions in the early 20th century. His intrepid spirit and unwavering determination in the face of harsh conditions earned him a place in the annals of polar exploration.
While the name Rangler may not be as widely known or popular as some other monikers, its rich history and unique etymology make it a fascinating and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a strong and distinctive character.
People
Rangler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rangler as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rangler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rangler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rangler going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Rangler a common name?
We classify Rangler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rangler most popular?
The single biggest year for Rangler was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rangler is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rangler in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rangler a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rangler in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rangler still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rangler in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rangler can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Rangler as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Rangler, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.