Ronin Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationROH-nin / /ˈroʊ.nɪn/Japanese; Irish
Meaning
Japanese: warrior; Irish: descendant of the champion
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, 'Ronin' refers to a samurai without a master, symbolizing independence and resilience. In Irish heritage, it can be linked to the surname 'Ó Rónáin,' indicating a lineage of champions or warriors.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ronan
- Ronin
International Variants
- Ronan (Irish)
- Ronin (Japanese)
Famous people named Ronin
Ronin Keating — singer.
Ronin (character) — Marvel Comics.
Fictional characters named Ronin
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ronin was first seen in the United States in 1998. Ronin has ranked as high as #677 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Washington, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Ronin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ronin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 82 | |
| TX | 45 | |
| OH | 33 | |
| FL | 28 | |
| PA | 24 | |
| MI | 23 | |
| NC | 22 | |
| TN | 19 | |
| NY | 18 | |
| WA | 17 | |
| IL | 17 | |
| MO | 17 | |
| GA | 17 | |
| UT | 17 | |
| AZ | 15 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 65 |
| 2000 | 61 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2002 | 59 |
| 2003 | 73 |
| 2004 | 107 |
| 2005 | 115 |
| 2006 | 183 |
| 2007 | 200 |
| 2008 | 274 |
| 2009 | 273 |
| 2010 | 249 |
| 2011 | 274 |
| 2012 | 298 |
| 2013 | 291 |
| 2014 | 497 |
| 2015 | 606 |
| 2016 | 590 |
| 2017 | 563 |
| 2018 | 656 |
| 2019 | 650 |
| 2020 | 790 |
| 2021 | 710 |
| 2022 | 758 |
| 2023 | 640 |
| 2024 | 623 |