How old is someone named Ron?
The average Ron is 59 years old.
Half of all living Rons are between 54 and 67.
When was Ron popular?
Ron rose fast and peaked in 1960, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 54% of all Rons were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 |
| 1920s | 36 | 0 |
| 1930s | 810 | 140 |
| 1940s | 5,568 | 2,500 |
| 1950s | 7,785 | 5,400 |
| 1960s | 13,141 | 11,000 |
| 1970s | 4,289 | 3,800 |
| 1980s | 2,013 | 1,900 |
| 1990s | 1,319 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 779 | 770 |
| 2010s | 494 | 490 |
| 2020s | 192 | 190 |
How many Rons are still alive?
About 27,000 Rons are alive in the US today. That's 74% of the roughly 36,000 babies named Ron since 1919.
Most Rons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Ron?
About half of living Rons are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Ron an old name?
Yes. Ron is older than 88 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Ron a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Rons are men.
Names the same age as Ron
NAME TWIN
Ron's name twin is Annette. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Annette's age curve is the closest match to Ron's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Ron
How old is the average Ron?
The average Ron in the US is 59 years old. The median is 62, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ron?
About 27,000 Rons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 36,000 babies given the name since 1919.
When was the name Ron most popular?
In 1960, when about 1,900 baby boys were named Ron.
Is Ron a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 50% of living Rons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this