Ronell
Every Ronell since 1934 — 1,949 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ronell
Ronell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,536 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 1,949 American babies have been named Ronell — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1976, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ronell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ronell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,536 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,577 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,932 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #8,049 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,957 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,089 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,986 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,553 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,992 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,425 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,247 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,980 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,672 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,629 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,206 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,562 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,217 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,344 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,383 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,796 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,238 |
| 2003 | — | — | 22 | #3,949 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,755 |
| 2001 | — | — | 21 | #3,952 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #4,037 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,284 |
| 1990 | — | — | 44 | #1,805 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,189 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,968 | 28 | #1,995 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,424 | 27 | #1,821 |
| 1970 | 15 | #4,000 | 24 | #1,840 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,697 | 15 | #2,156 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,249 | 28 | #1,545 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,110 | 10 | #2,723 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,654 | 9 | #2,735 |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,951 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ronell in 2025?
Ronell ranked #9,536 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ronell?
1,949 babies have been named Ronell in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ronell most popular?
Ronell peaked in 1976, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Ronell a boy or girl name?
Ronell is used for both: about 17% of babies named Ronell have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Ronell rising or falling?
Ronell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.