Ronit: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Ronit

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

2002

47 babies

All-time total

895

#7,411 all-time among boys

First recorded

1964

in Social Security records

Ronit popularity over time

895 babies have been named Ronit since 1964, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1960s	56	–	56	6	–	–
1970s	119	–	119	12	+113%	–
1980s	97	–	97	10	-18%	–
1990s	52	6	58	6	-40%	#9,409
2000s	12	307	319	32	+450%	#2,242
2010s	5	198	203	20	-36%	#3,051
2020s (to 2025)	–	43	43	7	-65%	#6,759

The story of Ronit

Ronit is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1964, 895 American babies have been named Ronit, about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 47 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Ronit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Ronit?

The median living Ronit is about 21 years old; half are between 14 and 41. An estimated 900 people named Ronit are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Ronit 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	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	7	#10,713
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	13	#6,759
2021	–	–	12	#7,013
2020	–	–	11	#7,401
2019	5	#17,498	16	#5,752
2018	–	–	10	#8,041
2017	–	–	14	#6,278
2016	–	–	15	#5,993
2015	–	–	18	#5,243
2014	–	–	25	#4,108
2013	–	–	15	#5,865
2012	–	–	38	#3,051
2011	–	–	24	#4,192
2010	–	–	23	#4,341
2009	–	–	28	#3,808
2008	–	–	27	#3,901
2007	5	#19,917	39	#3,015
2006	–	–	39	#2,923
2005	–	–	46	#2,487
2004	–	–	22	#4,105
2003	–	–	21	#4,081
2002	–	–	47	#2,242
2001	–	–	38	#2,555
2000	7	#12,848	–	–
1995	6	#13,009	–	–
1990	9	#9,061	–	–
1985	7	#9,052	–	–
1980	16	#4,693	–	–
1975	12	#5,088	–	–
1970	10	#5,322	–	–
1965	8	#5,196	–	–
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Famous people named Ronit

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Ronit Elkabetz Israeli actress and filmmaker (1964–2016) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Ronit, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Ronit?

The median living Ronit is about 21 years old. Half of all living Ronits are between 14 and 41 years old.

How many people named Ronit are alive today?

An estimated 900 people named Ronit are alive in the United States, based on 895 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Ronit in 2025?

Ronit did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Ronit?

895 babies have been named Ronit in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Ronit most popular?

Ronit peaked in 2002, when 47 newborns received the name.

Is Ronit a boy or girl name?

Ronit is used for both: about 38% of babies named Ronit have been girls and 62% boys.

Is the name Ronit rising or falling?

Ronit is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Ronit?

Well-known people named Ronit include Ronit Elkabetz (actor).

Names like Ronit

Names that sound and feel close to Ronit: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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