Ringo, of Norwegian origin, means 'little king'. It is a unisex name but has been more commonly used for males. The name gained popularity internationally due to the Beatles' drummer and singer, Richard Starkey, who was nicknamed Ringo by his friends. This nickname, derived from the English slang term 'ringo', meaning 'a person with glasses', stuck and eventually became his professional stage name. The name is often associated with creativity, music, and the cultural impact of the Beatles' era. In the 1960s, it peaked in popularity among baby names, particularly in countries influenced by the Beatlemania phenomenon.
Here are some observations about the name Ringo:
- The name's popularity peaked in the late '60s and early '70s, with a high of 18 births in 1965.
- After a decline, it experienced another peak around the mid-70s, with a high of 13 births in 1976.
- There was a noticeable drop-off from the late '70s to the early '80s, but it stabilized and continued at a steady pace through the '90s and 2000s.
- The name's popularity seemed to pick up again around 2015, with another peak of 12 births.
- Over the entire period from 1964 to 2023, there were a total of 244 babies named Ringo.