Ronin was the 182nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 600 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #180 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #182 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 600 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,535 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #180 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,000 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all recorded use has come in recent decades, with the 2020s marking the high point. Ronin holds at that peak while growth continues.
What goes with it
Flowing and resonant, Ronin has a light nature quality. Kaito echoes its spirit well.
Nicknames
- Ron
- Roni
Honouring a Ronin in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ronin is about 1 in 64.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Japanese.
In France: #1,000 for boys in 2025.
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