Ronnie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Joyous; Ruler

Background: The name Ronnie originates from the Hebrew name 'Ron,' which means 'joyous song.' It can also be a diminutive form of the Gaelic name 'Ronald,' derived from the elements 'röðr' meaning 'ruler' and 'valdr' meaning 'power' or 'rule.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#199
Total births
190,797
Most popular decade
1940s (132,963 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-239 ranks)
Years in Top 100
22
First recorded year
1902

Gender usage

95.8% male 4.2% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1903
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,130
Peak year
1947
Peak year births
6,109
Peak rank
#61
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
226
Recent rank
#992

Female

First year
1902
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,793
Peak year
1947
Peak year births
272
Peak rank
#499
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
81
Recent rank
#2,274

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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