Ringo
Meaningapple · Japanese
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,856 in 1965
8 babies were named Ringo in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ringo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ringo, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ringo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRingo first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1965, when it ranked #1,856. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn Japanese, Ringo means “apple”. Our records link it to English and Japanese roots.
About the name Ringo
Ringo is a boy name of English and Japanese origin meaning “apple”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ngo”. US birth records list Ringo for boys from 1964 to 2025, in 32 of those 62 years. Its best year was 1965, when it ranked #1,856 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesJapanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4 | 297,030 boys |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 249,377 boys |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 515,464 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 2000s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 401,606 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 487,805 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ringo
What does the name Ringo mean?
Ringo means “apple” in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Ringo?
Ringo has English, Japanese roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ringo a boy or girl name?
Ringo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ringo?
Ringo ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1965 (#1,856).