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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ro — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rmoni|Roa
Irish◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Ro

◈

ROH · 1 syllables

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Boy
#12008
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#12008
Popularity score: 5
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#8038 in 2021
5yr
+1740 ranks
Velocity
+1740
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17024 in 2020

Peak: #17024 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #12008 · Falling since 2021

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Ro

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12008

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152020

Rank #17024 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1740 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility30

Notable friction on domains or trademarks.

Name DNA
NatureCelticIrishUnisex1-syllableShortMinimalistGender-neutralEarthy
Character
resilient spiritquiet strengthgrounded naturesteadfast heart
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ros

soulfulversatilecontemporaryexpressiveprogressive
STRONG
High confidence

Ro is an Irish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12008 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1740 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#12008 · very rare
Ro at a Glance
Meaning:Red or reddish-haired. A short form derived from Gaelic names beginning with 'Ro-', often used as a standalone given name in modern Irish usage.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#8038 in 2021
5yr change:+1740 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #12008 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Ro James
American R&B singer
Ro Khanna
US Congresswoman (surname, but used given name context)
Similar Sound
Roan◈Rowan◈Roman◈Ronan◈Rio◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinn◈Sage◈Kai◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ro
Wren◈IvyHazelBeckett◈Stellan◈PhoebeAsher◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ro · Overview
Summary

Ro is an Irish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12008 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Ro scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1740 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Ro carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Ro is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
ro.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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