Ron
boy name#4249 in 2025Ron entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #166 in 1959, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
#4249
rank today
#166
peak (1959)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3736 |
| 1920s | #3437 |
| 1930s | #993 |
| 1940s | #273 |
| 1950s | #304 |
| 1960s | #208 |
| 1970s | #400 |
| 1980s | #639 |
| 1990s | #987 |
| 2000s | #1743 |
| 2010s | #2585 |
| 2020s | #3544 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ron has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 28,000 people named Ron are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ron alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ron in 2025?
- Ron ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ron most popular?
- Ron peaked in 1959, reaching #166 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ron with classmates?
- Ron will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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