How old is someone named Ronan?
The average Ronan is 10 years old.
Half of all living Ronans are between 4 and 14.
When was Ronan popular?
Ronan is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 1,428 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 47 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 32 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 84 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 322 | 310 |
| 2000s | 3,363 | 3,300 |
| 2010s | 9,210 | 9,100 |
| 2020s | 7,870 | 7,800 |
How many Ronans are still alive?
About 21,000 Ronans are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 21,000 babies named Ronan since 1959.
Nearly every Ronan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ronan?
Three in four living Ronans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial under 1%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 74%
Is Ronan an old name?
No. Ronan is one of the youngest names around: younger than 94 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ronan will be 24 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ronan a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.8% of living Ronans are men.
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NAME TWIN
Ronan's name twin is Lachlan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lachlan's age curve is the closest match to Ronan's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Ronan
How old is the average Ronan?
The average Ronan in the US is 10 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ronan?
About 21,000 Ronans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 21,000 babies given the name since 1959.
When was the name Ronan most popular?
In 2025, when about 1,400 baby boys were named Ronan.
Is Ronan a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 74% of living Ronans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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