Ringo

Q: What is the origin of Ringo?

Ringo is of Japanese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Ringo?

According to the latest SSA data, Ringo is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Ringo a boy name?

Ringo is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Apple"

Ringo is a Japanese word meaning apple and also appears as a nickname-like given name in English contexts.

Themes:fruitnicknamemodern

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Popularity History of Ringo

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Ringo did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ringo Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ringo.

8 ideas

riny

Nickname

ring

Nickname

ingo

Nickname

ngoy

Nickname

ringoy

Nickname

rie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ringo

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ringo mean?

Ringo means "Apple". Ringo is a Japanese word meaning apple and also appears as a nickname-like given name in English contexts.

What is the origin of Ringo?

Ringo is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ringo?

According to the latest SSA data, Ringo is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ringo a boy name?

Ringo is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ringo?

Popular nicknames for Ringo include riny, ring, ingo, ngoy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ringo?

There are many names similar to Ringo in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese, English

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withR

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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