Ron is of Scottish origin, meaning 'seal'. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'Rón', which refers to the marine mammal. In Scotland, the name Ron was traditionally given to boys born around Christmas time, as it was believed that seals were particularly active during this period. The name Ron gained significant popularity in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century and has since been associated with several notable figures in various fields.
The name Ron experienced significant popularity between the years 1962 and 1983, with a total of 70 babies named Ron born during this period. The peak years for the name were 1967, 1969, and 1971, each seeing 8 births, while there were several years with 5 or 7 births.