Ronin

Ronin 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 623 boys in the United States.

Ronin at a glance

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

About the name Ronin

Ronin 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, Ronin first appears in Social Security records in 1998. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #390 in 2020, and in 2024 623 babies received the name — 9,670 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ronin in US records

First recorded (US)
1998
Best US rank
#390 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Ronin in 2024
623
Total since 1880
9,670

Ronin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1268 in 2022
Babies named Ronin in 2025
19
Total since 1996
298

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ronin mean?

The meaning of Ronin 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 Ronin a boy or girl name?

Ronin is a boy name. In 2024, 623 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ronin?

Ronin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ronin?

Ronin first appears in US records in 1998. Its best-ever ranking was #390 in 2020, and 623 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].