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).