Ronan
A male given name from Irish.
Every Ronan since 1959 — 20,938 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ronan
Ronan is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #247 in 2025 with 1,406 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 20,938 American babies have been named Ronan. Its peak came in 2025, when 1,428 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ronan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ronan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,677 | 1,406 | #247 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,880 | 1,374 | #257 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,973 | 1,149 | #290 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,773 | 1,299 | #266 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,369 | 1,258 | #274 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,042 | 1,263 | #270 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,142 | 1,346 | #268 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,417 | 1,192 | #294 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,040 | 1,194 | #296 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,948 | 1,111 | #315 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,351 | 1,029 | #335 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,757 | 865 | #366 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,308 | 668 | #434 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,682 | 596 | #457 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,539 | 584 | #457 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,269 | 507 | #508 |
| 2009 | — | — | 470 | #565 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,432 | 535 | #509 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,913 | 466 | #552 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,433 | 411 | #599 |
| 2005 | — | — | 372 | #607 |
| 2004 | — | — | 322 | #643 |
| 2003 | — | — | 232 | #763 |
| 2002 | — | — | 203 | #824 |
| 2001 | — | — | 187 | #861 |
| 2000 | — | — | 145 | #1,013 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #4,011 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #7,023 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,648 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,798 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,626 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,494 |
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Famous people named Ronan
- Ronan Keating Actor · b. 1977
- Ronan Farrow Social activist · b. 1987
- Ronan Parke Singer · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ronan mean?
A male given name from Irish.
How popular is the name Ronan in 2025?
Ronan ranked #247 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,406 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ronan?
20,938 babies have been named Ronan in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ronan most popular?
Ronan peaked in 2025, when 1,428 newborns received the name.
Is Ronan a boy or girl name?
Ronan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ronan rising or falling?
Ronan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ronan?
Well-known people named Ronan include Ronan Keating (actor), Ronan Farrow (social activist), Ronan Parke (singer).