Ronin
From modern films and comics, perhaps literally "a ronin".
Every Ronin since 1998 — 10,494 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ronin
Ronin is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #504 in 2025 with 600 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 10,494 American babies have been named Ronin. Its peak came in 2020, when 813 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 Ronin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ronin 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 | 17 | #6,775 | 600 | #504 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,339 | 624 | #495 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,198 | 641 | #474 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,934 | 758 | #422 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,708 | 710 | #438 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,459 | 790 | #390 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,370 | 650 | #461 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,047 | 656 | #455 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,768 | 563 | #515 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,974 | 590 | #508 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,781 | 606 | #486 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,758 | 497 | #556 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,752 | 291 | #773 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,998 | 298 | #768 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,130 | 274 | #803 |
| 2010 | — | — | 249 | #853 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,315 | 273 | #815 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,065 | 274 | #802 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,916 | 200 | #984 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,436 | 183 | #1,006 |
| 2005 | — | — | 115 | #1,321 |
| 2004 | — | — | 107 | #1,364 |
| 2003 | — | — | 73 | #1,697 |
| 2002 | — | — | 59 | #1,911 |
| 2001 | — | — | 55 | #1,975 |
| 2000 | — | — | 61 | #1,797 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ronin mean?
From modern films and comics, perhaps literally "a ronin".
How popular is the name Ronin in 2025?
Ronin ranked #504 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 600 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ronin?
10,494 babies have been named Ronin in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ronin most popular?
Ronin peaked in 2020, when 813 newborns received the name.
Is Ronin a boy or girl name?
Ronin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ronin rising or falling?
Ronin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.