UK boy's name
Ronon
A name of Celtic origin that may mean "little seal".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ronon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ronon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2009 to 2018. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Ronon. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ronon ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Ronon.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ronon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Ronon mean?
The name Ronon is thought to have originated from the Celtic language group, which includes languages such as Welsh, Irish, and Breton. It is believed to be derived from the old Irish word "ronán," which means "little seal" or "little doe."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ronon can be found in the Annals of Inisfallen, an Irish chronicle dating back to the 12th century. The chronicle mentions a man named Ronán Ua Briain, who was the King of Thomond (a region in modern-day County Clare, Ireland) in the late 11th century.
Another notable historical figure with the name Ronon was St. Ronan of Brittany, a 6th-century Breton monk and hermit. He is venerated as the patron saint of several towns in Brittany, France, and his feast day is celebrated on June 1st.
In Scotland, the name Ronon was popularized by St. Ronan, a 7th-century Scottish missionary and abbot. He founded several monasteries in Scotland and is considered one of the early Christian saints of the region. The town of St. Ronan's Well in the Scottish Borders is named after him.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ronon was also used by several Irish kings and noblemen. One notable example is Ronán mac Colmáin, who was the King of Leinster in the 7th century.
In more modern times, Ronon has been the name of several notable individuals, including:
1. Ronon Dex, a fictional character from the science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis, played by actor Jason Momoa. 2. Ronan O'Gara, an Irish former rugby union player who played for Ireland and Munster Rugby between 2000 and 2013. 3. Ronan Keating, an Irish singer-songwriter and former member of the popular boy band Boyzone. 4. Ronan Vibert, an English actor best known for his role in the television series The Actors. 5. Ronan Farrow, an American journalist and former government adviser who has worked for several media organizations, including NBC News and The New Yorker.
While the name Ronon may have ancient Celtic roots, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, making it a name with a rich and diverse history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ronon over time
The chart below shows babies named Ronon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ronon, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ronon 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 | #4714 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ronon
- 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
Ronon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ronon in the UK right now?
In 2018, Ronon was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ronon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Ronon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ronon?
A name of Celtic origin that may mean "little seal".
How many people are called Ronon in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Ronon across the 3 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.