Ron
Ron is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler's counselor or wise power.
Origin and history
Ron originated as a short form of Ronald, which derives from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as an independent given name. Today, it remains a traditional, familiar masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
36,362 babies in the United States have been named Ron since 1880. It ranks #602 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1735.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.8 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- WA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 36 |
| 1930-1940 | 810 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,568 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,785 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,109 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,263 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,001 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,319 |
| 2000-2010 | 779 |
| 2010-2019 | 494 |
| 2020-2029 | 192 |
Famous people named Ron
- Ron Howard: Director, Producer
- Ron Perlman: Actor
- Ron Rivera: Football Coach, NFL Player
Fun facts
- While originally a diminutive of Ronald, Ron became a popular standalone choice for boys in the mid-20th century.
- It ultimately traces back to the Old Norse Rögnvaldr, combining elements meaning advice and ruler.