Boy nameCurrently #257 in the USSteady
Ronan
ROH-nun//ˈroʊnən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
Little seal
Ronan comes from the Irish 'rón' (seal) with a diminutive ending, meaning 'little seal', and honors several early Irish saints. Its soft, oceanic meaning and Celtic charm have made it an increasingly popular modern choice.
Ronan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ronan |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 123 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 187 |
| 2002 | 203 |
| 2003 | 232 |
| 2004 | 322 |
| 2005 | 372 |
| 2006 | 416 |
| 2007 | 471 |
| 2008 | 545 |
| 2009 | 470 |
| 2010 | 512 |
| 2011 | 591 |
| 2012 | 603 |
| 2013 | 675 |
| 2014 | 874 |
| 2015 | 1,043 |
| 2016 | 1,132 |
| 2017 | 1,211 |
| 2018 | 1,202 |
| 2019 | 1,365 |
| 2020 | 1,281 |
| 2021 | 1,277 |
| 2022 | 1,327 |
| 2023 | 1,162 |
| 2024 | 1,387 |
Ronan through the decades
- Ronan peaked in 2024, when 1,387 babies were named Ronan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ronan has risen 124% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ronan currently ranks #257 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Ronan
Variants & spellings
Rónán