Declining since 2016, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Ringo since 1964
Babies named Ringo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 38 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Ringo is a rare given name that owes its entire modern identity to one person: Ringo Starr, the drummer for the Beatles. The Social Security Administration first recorded the name in 1964, the year of the Beatles' breakthrough in America, and it hit its peak rank of 8910 in 1965, the same year the band's film 'Help!' was released. Since then, usage has fallen, with a downward trajectory starting in 2016. In 2025, about 1 in 213,510 boys received the name. Despite its low frequency, the name carries an undeniable pop-culture cachet, forever linked to the friendly, unpretentious persona of Ringo Starr. Parents choosing Ringo today are likely celebrating that legacy rather than any ancient meaning.
The name Ringo came to prominence through Ringo Starr (born Richard Starkey), the drummer for the Beatles who adopted the stage name in the late 1950s. He reportedly chose it for its 'ring' sound, evoking a biker image, and because it was short and memorable. Although the name existed rarely before, its modern use is almost entirely inspired by the Beatles' fame, making it a cultural rather than traditional given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ring, Rin
Sibling names for Ringo
Names that share Ringo's style, for a brother or sister.
