Ronin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1758 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ronin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1758
US Rank #493
About the Name Ronin
Ronin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 123 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #1268 β parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.
Ronin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school β standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #493, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ronin
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Ronin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ronin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ronin has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 123 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1268 in 2022. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Ronin is more popular in the US (#493) than in the UK (#1758). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Ronin appears in the US top 500 at #493 in 2024 β moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
14
UK babies named Ronin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 123 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ronin
Likely around 1 other Ronin in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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