Ron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ron is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'song' or 'joy'. It evolved from the name Ronald, particularly in English contexts. The name is associated with a cheerful and friendly demeanor. There is no significant biblical relevance. Ron has become increasingly popular since the mid-20th century, with variants like Ronald and Ronnie.
The name Ron is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ron has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4917th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 435th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 228th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 325th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 744th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1684th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2952nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9267th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Ron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ron"
Pronunciation
/rɒn/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Ron is derived from the Hebrew word 'ron', which means 'song' or 'joy'. It is often used as a short form of names like Ronald or Ronaldson, but can also stand alone.
Meaning
joy, song
Language Evolution
Ronald (Old Norse origin), Ron (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Ron gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern and informal name.
Variants & Derivatives
Ronald, Ronnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ron is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a down-to-earth personality.
Famous People
Ron Howard (American filmmaker and actor), Ron Weasley (fictional character from the Harry Potter series)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ron"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ron"
"Ron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4917th of 7545 | 34 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 435th of 6773 | 3,340 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 228th of 7552 | 19,197 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 325th of 10718 | 9,304 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 744th of 16616 | 2,700 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1684th of 24088 | 1,275 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2952nd of 23106 | 491 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11010th of 12526 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9267th of 19264 | 55 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Ron" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
18.56% 287th/1546 |
42.42% 660th/1556 |
47.85% 1126th/2353 |
12.73% 197th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
8.13% 181st/2227 |
12.76% 310th/2430 |
15.11% 431st/2853 |
4.97% 138th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
10.11% 297th/2937 |
11.92% 415th/3483 |
9.18% 323rd/3518 |
6.90% 279th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.95% 809th/3685 |
16.16% 723rd/4475 |
14.81% 769th/5194 |
11.78% 744th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.40% 2172nd/4582 |
29.76% 1537th/5164 |
21.92% 1603rd/7313 |
20.82% 1554th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
52.55% 2358th/4487 |
46.64% 3182nd/6822 |
32.01% 2009th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ron" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ron" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.