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Ronin

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Pronounced ROH-nin /ˈroʊ.nɪn/High

Meaning: Variously from the Japanese ronin, 'a masterless/wandering samurai', and the Irish Ronan, 'a little seal'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A masterless samurai; a little seal: Ronin. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowJapanese, Irish
MeaningVariously from the Japanese ronin, 'a masterless/wandering samurai', and the Irish Ronan, 'a little seal'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6775 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 221

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ronin comes variously from the Japanese ronin, 'a masterless/wandering samurai', and the Irish Ronan, 'a little seal' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'ROH-nin').

In the U.S. it appears mostly for boys; here for a girl. Rare for girls, a-wandering-one at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ronin is variously the Japanese ronin, 'a masterless samurai', and a form linked to the Irish Ronan, 'a little seal' — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'ROH-nin').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Ronin — unisex; routes layered

Variations

RonanRonninRoninn

Nicknames

Ronnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ronin mean?

Ronin is variously Japanese 'a masterless samurai' and Irish 'a little seal'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ronin?

It's said ROH-nin /ˈroʊ.nɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ronin a boy or girl name?

Ronin is used for both sexes (more often for boys); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Ronin?

Ronin is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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