Roni
Every Roni since 1939 — 5,529 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Roni
Roni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,503 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1939, 5,529 American babies have been named Roni — about 85% girls and 15% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1955, when 307 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Roni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Roni 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 | 18 | #6,503 | 11 | #7,573 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,194 | 18 | #5,400 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,881 | 8 | #9,578 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,171 | 14 | #6,405 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,430 | 13 | #6,602 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,458 | 8 | #9,387 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,649 | 11 | #7,539 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,117 | 11 | #7,518 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,028 | 11 | #7,452 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,822 | 19 | #5,097 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,427 | 6 | #11,818 |
| 2014 | 28 | #5,003 | 8 | #9,455 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,675 | 9 | #8,630 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,825 | 14 | #6,246 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,032 | 14 | #6,188 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,147 | 20 | #4,807 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,197 | 31 | #3,532 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,404 | 34 | #3,332 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,784 | 44 | #2,755 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,144 | 37 | #3,016 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,562 | 37 | #2,888 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,796 | 31 | #3,205 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,640 | 28 | #3,351 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,584 | 11 | #6,437 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,971 | 19 | #4,263 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,963 | 12 | #5,840 |
| 1995 | 44 | #2,778 | 5 | #10,013 |
| 1990 | 48 | #2,513 | 16 | #3,745 |
| 1985 | 58 | #1,922 | — | — |
| 1980 | 69 | #1,670 | 11 | #3,799 |
| 1975 | 61 | #1,620 | 7 | #4,688 |
| 1970 | 77 | #1,366 | 7 | #4,161 |
| 1965 | 68 | #1,335 | 8 | #3,196 |
| 1960 | 79 | #1,235 | 6 | #3,980 |
| 1955 | 295 | #536 | 12 | #2,412 |
| 1950 | 43 | #1,404 | — | — |
| 1945 | 34 | #1,395 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,907 | — | — |
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Famous people named Roni
- Roni Size Musician · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Roni in 2025?
Roni ranked #6,503 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Roni?
5,529 babies have been named Roni in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Roni most popular?
Roni peaked in 1955, when 307 newborns received the name.
Is Roni a boy or girl name?
Roni is used for both: about 85% of babies named Roni have been girls and 15% boys.
Is the name Roni rising or falling?
Roni is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Roni?
Well-known people named Roni include Roni Size (musician).