An estimated 10,178 living Americans are named Ronin.
How rare is Ronin?
Ronin is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 600 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 24.1% from its 2020 peak.
How old is the typical Ronin?
The median age of a living American named Ronin is approximately 8 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 13 years old.
Is Ronin still popular?
Yes. Ronin is holding steady, with 600 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Ronin most common?
Ronin has its strongest geographic signal in Washington, where it appears 2.7× more often than the national baseline.
1998Peak 20202025
Peak year
2020
Decline from peak
24.1%
2025
600
All-time
10,272
Diaspora map
Ronin spread fast — broke out in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington, and West Virginia (2018) and ran high in 25 states within a decade.
Broke out: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, Washington, and West Virginia, 2018 · over-represented in 25 states over 6 years
