Ronit
Every Ronit since 1964 — 895 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ronit
Ronit is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1964, 895 American babies have been named Ronit — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ronit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ronit 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,713 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,759 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #7,013 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,401 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,498 | 16 | #5,752 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #8,041 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,278 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,993 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,243 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,108 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,865 |
| 2012 | — | — | 38 | #3,051 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,192 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,341 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,808 |
| 2008 | — | — | 27 | #3,901 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,917 | 39 | #3,015 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,923 |
| 2005 | — | — | 46 | #2,487 |
| 2004 | — | — | 22 | #4,105 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21 | #4,081 |
| 2002 | — | — | 47 | #2,242 |
| 2001 | — | — | 38 | #2,555 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,848 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,009 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,061 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,052 | — | — |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,693 | — | — |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,088 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,322 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,196 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ronit
- Ronit Elkabetz Actor · 1964–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ronit in 2025?
Ronit did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ronit?
895 babies have been named Ronit in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ronit most popular?
Ronit peaked in 2002, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Ronit a boy or girl name?
Ronit is used for both: about 38% of babies named Ronit have been girls and 62% boys.
Is the name Ronit rising or falling?
Ronit is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ronit?
Well-known people named Ronit include Ronit Elkabetz (actor).