Ronny Unisex

Popularity: #871 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationRON-ee / /ˈrɒni/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'God is my king'; English: diminutive of Ronald

Historical & Cultural Background

Ronny is often considered a diminutive form of Ronald, which has roots in Old Norse. The name Ronald became popular in Scotland and was later adopted in English-speaking countries. Ronny has been used as a standalone name, particularly in the 20th century. It is often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.

Trend Summary

Ronny has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ron
  • Ronald

International Variants

  • Ronaldo (Spanish/Portuguese)
  • Ronan (Irish)

Famous people named Ronny

Ronny Chieng is a Malaysian comedian and actor known for his work on 'The Daily Show'.

Ronny Jackson is an American politician who served as the White House physician.

Ronny Turiaf is a French former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

Ronny Deila is a Norwegian football manager and former player.

Fictional characters named Ronny

Ronny is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.

Ronny is a character in the film 'The Hangover Part II', serving as a comedic sidekick.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ronny was first seen in the United States in 1927. Ronny has ranked as high as #645 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Georgia, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Ronny has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ronny (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 12
44%
TX 9
33%
NY 6
22%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19275
192810
19299
193013
193117
193251
193366
193464
193588
193691
1937139
1938139
1939157
1940147
1941195
1942247
1943358
1944277
1945265
1946350
1947430
1948382
1949341
1950291
1951233
1952267
1953321
1954315
1955328
1956360
1957358
1958395
1959370
1960329
1961328
1962322
1963258
1964295
1965244
1966231
1967196
1968207
1969172
1970161
1971156
1972156
1973138
1974122
1975129
1976107
1977139
1978123
1979103
1980104
198195
1982107
1983101
198495
1985101
198688
1987107
1988102
198995
1990116
199194
1992106
199387
199474
199572
1996102
199775
199871
199967
200085
200182
200265
200367
200489
200585
200692
200782
200896
200973
201076
201168
2012103
201358
201477
201548
201658
201748
201829
201953
202049
202142
202245
202356
202453