Holding steady.
Popularity of Ronson since 1949
Babies named Ronson per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ronson's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 101 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ronson is a rare and modern English name with uncertain origins, first recorded in the U.S. in 1949. It saw its peak usage in 1978, though it never broke into the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable with very low usage, often fewer than 5 births per year. Its similarity to the surname Ronson (as in the lighter brand) may have contributed to its sporadic use. Today, it remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a short, surname-style name with a familiar sound.
The name Ronson appears to be a modern coinage or a transferred use of the English surname Ronson, which itself is a patronymic meaning 'son of Ron'. It gained some use in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by the brand Ronson (lighters and razors) or as a variant of Ronan. Its peak year was 1978, but overall it has remained a rare name in U.S. records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Ronnie, Sonny
Variants: Ronson, Ronsen
Sibling names for Ronson
Names that share Ronson's style, for a brother or sister.
