Ronan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ronan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ronan?
Ronan is spelled R-O-N-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Ronan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ronan means “little seal” in Irish.
- Origin
- Ronan is commonly associated with Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish name Rónán.
- Pronunciation
- ROH-nan · 2 syllables
Ronan Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,554
Recorded Births22
Rank#247
Recorded Births1,406
- Girls usage rose 1,088 places to #5,554 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 10 places to #247 and recorded 32 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ronan Mean?
Ronan means “little seal” in Irish.
Origin: Ronan is commonly associated with Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish name Rónán.
How Do You Pronounce Ronan?
PronunciationROH-nan
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ronan?
- History
- The name Ronan has historical usage in Ireland and appears in various Irish texts and genealogies.
Ronan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 22 | #5,554 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,406 | #247 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,374 | #257 |
| 2023 | Girls | 14 | #7,640 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,149 | #290 |
| 2022 | Girls | 29 | #4,671 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,299 | #266 |
| 2021 | Girls | 19 | #6,174 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,258 | #274 |
| 2020 | Girls | 20 | #5,850 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,263 | #270 |
| 2019 | Girls | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,346 | #268 |
| 2018 | Girls | 10 | #9,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,192 | #294 |
| 2017 | Girls | 17 | #6,808 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,194 | #296 |
| 2016 | Girls | 22 | #5,796 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,111 | #315 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,029 | #335 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | #10,955 |
| 2014 | Boys | 865 | #366 |
When Was Ronan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
1,406 recorded births
National rank #247
2024 · Boys
1,374 recorded births
National rank #257
2019 · Boys
1,346 recorded births
National rank #268
2022 · Boys
1,299 recorded births
National rank #266
Where Ronan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #80 | 6 |
| AK | #94 | 8 |
| HI | #104 | 9 |
| OR | #113 | 34 |
| NH | #121 | 12 |
| ID | #125 | 20 |
| MA | #150 | 47 |
| CT | #155 | 23 |