UK boy's name
Ringo
A masculine Japanese name meaning "apple tree" or "small apple".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ringo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ringo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Ringo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ringo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ringo ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Ringo.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ringo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ringo mean?
The name Ringo is believed to have originated from the Japanese language. It is thought to be a shortened form of the Japanese name Ringo, which means "apple" or "apple tree." The name's roots can be traced back to the late 19th century when it first gained popularity in Japan.
While the name Ringo is not found in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it does have some historical references. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Ringo Starr, the drummer and singer of the legendary rock band The Beatles. Born Richard Starkey in 1940, he adopted the stage name Ringo Starr early in his career.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ringo Sheena, a Japanese singer-songwriter born in 1978. Her unique stage name, which combines her given name Ringo with the surname Sheena, has contributed to her distinctive persona in the Japanese music industry.
In the world of sports, Ringo Tsukino was a Japanese professional boxer who competed in the bantamweight division. Born in 1976, he had a successful career, becoming the Japanese bantamweight champion in 2003.
Ringo Lam, a Hong Kong film director and producer, was also known for his influential crime and action movies. Born in 1955, he directed several critically acclaimed films, including "City on Fire" and "Full Alert."
Lastly, Ringo Bonavena was an Argentine heavyweight boxer who competed in the 1960s and early 1970s. Born in 1942, he was known for his powerful punches and entertaining fighting style, earning him the nickname "The Ringo Kid."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Ringo throughout history, showcasing its cultural significance and diverse representation across various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ringo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ringo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Ringo
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Ringo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ringo in the UK right now?
In 2015, Ringo was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ringo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Ringo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ringo?
A masculine Japanese name meaning "apple tree" or "small apple".
How many people are called Ringo in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ringo across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.