Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ronin.
National Rank (2025)
#504
All-Time Peak Rank
#390 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
10,272
Unisex Distribution97.9% Boy / 2.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ronin Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ronin
According to SSA data, Ronin achieved its highest historical rank of #390 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2020 with 790 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 1.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 28 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ronin scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-1.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record790Births in 2020
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
28Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:75
2000s:1,400
2010s:4,674
2020s:4,123
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRo-nin
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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