Ryoma is a Japanese given name for males. It is derived from the kanji characters " strom " and " horse ", which together mean " dragon horse ". The character ryoma is also used in Chinese writing, where it has similar meanings.
The name Ryoma gained popularity in Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912) when Japanese society was rapidly modernizing. It was often given to boys born into prominent families or who were expected to achieve great things. Some famous bearers of the name include Ryoma Sakamoto, a renowned samurai and reformer from the late Edo period, and Ryoma Nakamura, a professional golfer.
Despite its masculine origins, Ryoma has also been used as a female given name in recent years. It is often associated with strength, power, and intelligence, due to its meaning and historical context. However, like all names, its significance may vary depending on personal or cultural interpretations.
The name Ryoma has seen varying levels of popularity over the past three decades in the United States. The first year it was recorded as being given to babies was in 1990, with a total of five births that year.
Over the next few years, its popularity grew slightly. In 1998, seven babies were named Ryoma, and this trend continued into the new millennium with eight births in 2000. However, it seems that 2002 was the peak year for this name, with nine recorded births.
After 2002, the popularity of Ryoma began to decline. Between 2003 and 2013, there were six births each year, except for 2004 and 2005 where it dropped to five births each year. However, in recent years, the name has seen a slight resurgence with five births recorded in both 2022 and 2023.
In total, over these thirty-three years, there have been eighty-five babies named Ryoma born in the United States.