Ronin
Boy name · #504 in 2025 · Uniqueness 63/100
In 2025, 600 baby boys were named Ronin, placing it at #504 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #486, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,000 boys born in 2025 was named Ronin.
Babies named Ronin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 27-year story
Ronin first appears in the Social Security records in 1998, when 10 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 790 boys were named Ronin — good for #390 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Ronin in class?
Ronin scores 63 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ronin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ronin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ronins were TX (72), CA (60), OH (26), FL (24), MI (22). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ronin
Statistically, parents drawn to Ronin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rowen, Odin, Rayan, Raiden, and Zain.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ronin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 600 | #504 |
| 2024 | 624 | #495 |
| 2023 | 641 | #474 |
| 2022 | 758 | #422 |
| 2021 | 710 | #438 |
| 2020 | 790 | #390 |
| 2019 | 650 | #461 |
| 2018 | 656 | #455 |
| 2017 | 563 | #514 |
| 2016 | 590 | #508 |
| 2015 | 606 | #486 |
| 2014 | 497 | #555 |
| 2013 | 291 | #770 |
| 2012 | 298 | #766 |
| 2011 | 274 | #802 |
| 2010 | 249 | #851 |
| 2009 | 273 | #812 |
| 2008 | 274 | #799 |
| 2007 | 200 | #981 |
| 2006 | 183 | #1003 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1315 |
| 2004 | 107 | #1359 |
| 2003 | 73 | #1687 |
| 2002 | 59 | #1888 |
| 2001 | 55 | #1960 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ronin a popular boy name?
Ronin ranked #504 among boys in 2025 with 600 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #486.
When was the name Ronin most popular?
Ronin peaked in 2020, when 790 American boys received the name (ranked #390 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ronin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,000 newborn American boys was named Ronin. It scores 63/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.