Ronin
Meaningmasterless samurai · Japanese
- US rank
- #504
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #390 in 2020
600 babies were named Ronin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 114 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ronin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,847 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ronin, 600 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ronin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRonin first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #390.
- Then vs nowRonin is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,154 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,847.
- TrendRonin has slipped 114 places over the last five years and now sits at #504. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedRonin is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #110, followed by Hawaii (#214) and Nebraska (#266). It's in the top 1,000 in 35 states.
- MeaningIn Japanese, Ronin means “masterless samurai”.
About the name Ronin
Ronin is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “masterless samurai”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-nin”. US birth records list Ronin for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #390 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #504, with 600 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 | 51,151 boys |
| 2000s | 70 | 14,376 boys |
| 2010s | 250 | 4,002 boys |
| 2020s | 398 | 2,515 boys |
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Ronin
What does the name Ronin mean?
Ronin means “masterless samurai” in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Ronin?
Ronin has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Ronin a boy or girl name?
Ronin is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ronin?
Ronin ranked #504 for US boys in 2025, given to 600 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#390).