Ronnie Unisex

Popularity: #699 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationRON-ee / /ˈrɒni/

English; diminutive of Ronald

Meaning

English: Ruler's counselor; Gaelic: Mighty counselor

Historical & Cultural Background

Ronnie is often used as a diminutive form of the name Ronald, which has Scottish origins. The name Ronald became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. Ronnie has been used as a standalone name, particularly in the United States, since the mid-20th century.

Trend Summary

Ronnie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ron
  • Ronny

International Variants

  • Ronnie (English)
  • Roni (Hebrew)

Famous people named Ronnie

Ronnie Wood is a musician known for being a member of the Rolling Stones.

Ronnie Lott is a former professional American football player recognized for his defensive skills.

Ronnie Corbett was a Scottish comedian and actor famous for his work on British television.

Ronnie O'Sullivan is a professional snooker player known for his multiple world championships.

Fictional characters named Ronnie

Ronnie Miller is a character from the television series 'The O.C.' known for her complex relationships.

Ronnie the Rhino is a character in the children's book series 'The Adventures of Ronnie the Rhino'.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ronnie was first seen in the United States in 1903. Ronnie has ranked as high as #113 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Ronnie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ronnie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 24
14%
CA 21
12%
FL 12
7%
MO 11
6%
OH 10
6%
LA 9
5%
PA 9
5%
GA 9
5%
IN 9
5%
TN 8
5%
AZ 8
5%
NC 8
5%
VA 7
4%
NY 7
4%
MI 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19035
19085
191110
19128
19136
191413
191510
191610
191716
191810
191917
192022
192111
192224
192321
192423
192518
192627
192739
192864
1929101
1930141
1931192
1932430
1933514
1934760
1935863
19361,057
19371,285
19381,641
19391,826
19402,055
19412,848
19423,363
19433,826
19443,739
19453,651
19465,727
19476,109
19485,902
19495,237
19504,616
19514,531
19524,636
19534,969
19544,977
19554,969
19565,492
19575,777
19585,859
19595,474
19604,871
19614,620
19624,115
19633,819
19643,517
19653,146
19662,907
19672,707
19682,602
19692,413
19702,516
19712,301
19722,003
19731,895
19741,788
19751,631
19761,596
19771,546
19781,475
19791,520
19801,411
19811,370
19821,272
19831,191
19841,104
19851,127
19861,065
19871,039
19881,014
1989973
19901,026
1991909
1992861
1993758
1994667
1995668
1996601
1997549
1998524
1999486
2000488
2001460
2002401
2003419
2004438
2005412
2006443
2007383
2008402
2009368
2010356
2011321
2012331
2013314
2014314
2015308
2016259
2017241
2018249
2019243
2020188
2021222
2022211
2023192
2024226