The name Ron peaked for girls at #5340 in 1967. Ron is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Ron is a boy's name meaning "ruler's counselor".

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Ron is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a shortened form of longer names like Ronald, Aaron, or Byron. Ronald, its most common source, derives from the Old Norse 'Rögnvaldr,' meaning 'ruler's advisor' or 'decision maker.' 
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Ron gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1940s through the 1970s. Its brevity exemplifies the trend toward shorter, more direct masculine names. The name projects a straightforward, unpretentious quality that has helped it transcend generations. 
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While its peak popularity has passed, Ron maintains steady usage and recognition across English-speaking countries. Notable bearers include actors Ron Howard and Ron Perlman, and more recently, the character Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter series has kept the name familiar to younger generations.

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The name Ron is currently ranked #4361 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #166 in 1959. The name is most popular in California, California, and New York. Ron is occasionally used for girls in 1983.

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