Cronin
Cronin is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cróinín which originated in County Cork, and the Old Irish word crón, meaning saffron-colored. The Cronin family have been prominent in politics and the arts in Ireland, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom since the nineteenth century.
Notable people with the surname include:
- Alison Cronin, director of Monkey World
- A. J. Cronin, Scottish novelist
- A. L. Cronin, American lawyer and politician
- Anthony Cronin, Irish poet
- Barth S. Cronin, American politician from New York
- Bernard Cronin, Australian author and journalist
- Breeda Moynihan-Cronin, Irish politician
- Brendan Cronin (disambiguation), several people
- Brian Cronin, Cork minor footballer, Achieved a Premier 1 Minor Cork County Championship in 2025 with local team Baile An Chollaigh.
- Cornelius Cronin, Medal of Honor recipient during the American Civil War
- Dan Cronin, American politician from Illinois
- Daniel Anthony Cronin, Archbishop of Hartford
- David Edward Cronin, American painter
- Declan Cronin, American baseball player
- Deverick John Cronin, Australian football player and commentator
- Glenn Cronin, Irish football player
- Gráinne Cronin, Irish airline pilot
- Greg Cronin, American ice hockey coach
- Helena Cronin, English philosopher
- Henry Cronin, British civil engineer and army officer
- J. Wilmer Cronin, American politician and lawyer
- Jack Cronin (American football), American football player
- James Cronin, American nuclear physicist
- Jeremy Cronin, South African politician
- Jerry Cronin, Irish politician
- Jim Cronin (disambiguation), several people
- Joe Cronin, American baseball player
- John Cronin (disambiguation), several people
- John Francis Cronin, American priest
- Justin Cronin, American author
- Justin Cronin (politician), American politician
- Katie Cronin, American basketball player
- Keith Cronin, Irish rally driver
- Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon
- Lance Cronin, English football player
- Lee Cronin (disambiguation), several people
- Leroy Cronin, British chemist
- Marcus Daniel Cronin, American military officer
- Marianne Cronin, English-Irish novelist
- Michael Cronin (actor), English actor and writer
- Michael Cronin (academic), Irish academic and author
- Mick Cronin (basketball), American basketball coach
- Mikal Cronin, American singer-songwriter
- Patrick Henry Cronin, American physician, murder victim
- Paul Cronin, Australian actor and owner of the Brisbane Bears
- Paul Cronin (judge), Australian judge
- Paul D. Cronin, American horseman, riding instructor and author
- Paul W. Cronin, American politician from Massachusetts
- Peter Cronin, Australian Test cricket umpire
- R. F. Patrick Cronin, academic and healthcare consultant
- Rich Cronin, American singer and songwriter
- Sam Cronin, American soccer player
- Seán Cronin, Chief of Staff of the IRA
- Seán Cronin (rugby union), Irish rugby player
- Shawn Cronin, American ice hockey player
- Steve Cronin, American soccer player
- Thomas Cronin (disambiguation), multiple people
- Vincent Cronin, British historical writer