Ronan

Ronan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,370 boys in the United States.

Ronan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ronan

Ronan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ronan first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #257 in 2024, and in 2024 1,370 babies received the name — 19,263 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ronan in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#257 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Ronan in 2024
1,370
Total since 1880
19,263

Ronan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#139 in 1999
Babies named Ronan in 2025
232
Total since 1996
3,888

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ronan mean?

The meaning of Ronan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ronan a boy or girl name?

Ronan is a boy name. In 2024, 1,370 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ronan?

Ronan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ronan?

Ronan first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #257 in 2024, and 1,370 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].