Ronnell
Every Ronnell since 1940 — 2,544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ronnell
Ronnell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,731 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 2,544 American babies have been named Ronnell — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1971, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Ronnell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ronnell 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,731 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,579 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,164 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #8,050 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,222 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,753 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #7,041 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,899 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,755 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,999 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,248 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,866 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,205 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,771 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,491 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31 | #3,533 |
| 2008 | — | — | 23 | #4,367 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31 | #3,492 |
| 2006 | — | — | 28 | #3,669 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,919 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31 | #3,206 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31 | #3,098 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30 | #3,075 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,672 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27 | #3,208 |
| 1995 | — | — | 42 | #2,017 |
| 1990 | — | — | 62 | #1,433 |
| 1985 | — | — | 34 | #1,784 |
| 1980 | — | — | 49 | #1,356 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,425 | 56 | #1,137 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,708 | 55 | #1,113 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,302 | 14 | #2,251 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,250 | 14 | #2,300 |
| 1955 | — | — | 12 | #2,413 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,985 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,850 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ronnell in 2025?
Ronnell ranked #11,731 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ronnell?
2,544 babies have been named Ronnell in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ronnell most popular?
Ronnell peaked in 1971, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Ronnell a boy or girl name?
Ronnell is used for both: about 7% of babies named Ronnell have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Ronnell rising or falling?
Ronnell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.