Boy · #6,948 in 2026

Rondell

Name: Popularity of the name Rondell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rondell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,948

Peak Rank

#1,109 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-30%

1966

First Year

1980

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#5061

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rondell

Rondell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1926, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 76 Rondells were born — ranking #1,154 that year. As of 2026, Rondell ranks #6,948 for baby boys with 11 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 3K Rondells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Rondell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rondell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rondell

What does the name Rondell mean?

Rondell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1926. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rondell in 2026?

In 2026, Rondell ranks #6,948 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Rondell most popular?

Rondell reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #1,109 that year with 76 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rondell most popular?

Rondell has historically been most popular in Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rondell.

Is Rondell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rondell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rondell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rondell include Dain, Cicero, Josephine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rondell

Rondell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Rondell's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #1,109. Use the chart and map above to compare Rondell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.