Ronel
Every Ronel since 1922 — 558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ronel
Ronel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,465 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 558 American babies have been named Ronel. Its peak came in 1995, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ronel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ronel 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 | — | — | 7 | #10,465 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,198 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,576 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,651 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,697 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,400 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,587 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,270 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #6,012 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,655 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,590 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,655 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,868 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,446 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,404 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,498 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,179 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,605 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,071 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,596 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,150 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,416 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,180 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,300 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,783 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #4,012 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,725 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,995 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,216 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,336 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,336 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #4,063 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ronel in 2025?
Ronel ranked #10,465 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ronel?
558 babies have been named Ronel in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ronel most popular?
Ronel peaked in 1995, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Ronel a boy or girl name?
Ronel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ronel rising or falling?
Ronel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.