Ronen
A masculine Hebrew name derived from the word for "joy" or "rejoicing".
Name Census estimates that about 1,101 living Americans carry the first name Ronen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ronen today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronen births was 2024 (103 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Ronen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 311,312 Americans
Peak year
2024
103 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,646
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Ronen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ronen from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 493 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ronen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ronen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ronens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Ronen, while Virginia, Massachusetts, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ronen
The name Ronen has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It emerged during the biblical period, deriving from the Hebrew word "רנן" (ranen), which means "to sing joyfully" or "to shout for joy."
Ronen is a masculine name that reflects the idea of rejoicing and celebrating. It was likely used in ancient Israel as a name expressing joy and gratitude, perhaps given to children born after a period of hardship or struggle.
In the Hebrew Bible, the concept of singing joyfully is mentioned numerous times, particularly in the Book of Psalms. While the name Ronen itself may not have been directly referenced, its underlying meaning resonates with the celebratory themes found in these religious texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ronen can be found in the 12th century. Ronen ben Yitzhak, a Jewish philosopher and poet from Spain, lived during this period and authored works on Jewish law and philosophy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ronen. In the 20th century, Ronen Bergman (born 1972) is an Israeli investigative journalist and author known for his work on military and intelligence affairs.
Another prominent figure is Ronen Shtor (1938-2020), an Israeli painter and sculptor who was awarded the prestigious Israel Prize for his contributions to the arts in 2009.
In the realm of sports, Ronen Yehudar (born 1977) is an Israeli basketball player who represented the national team and played professionally in various leagues.
Ronen Klier (born 1982) is an Israeli academic and historian who specializes in the study of modern Jewish history and culture.
Additionally, Ronen Arusi (born 1979) is an Israeli singer and songwriter who has achieved success in the Israeli music industry, known for his blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have carried the name Ronen throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Ronen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ronen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,101 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 311,312 US residents.
Is Ronen a common name?
We classify Ronen as "Rare". It ranks above 90.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,115 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronen most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronen was 2024, when 103 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronen is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ronen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ronen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.