Unisex · #8,914 in 2026

Ronell

Current Rank
#8,914
Peak Rank
#1,267 (1976)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,456 (326 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,267 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1934
First Year
2023
Last Year
1976
Peak Year
#1267
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
83
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1937
First Year
1999
Last Year
1968
Peak Year
#3456
Peak Rank
326
Total Count
40
Years Active

The Story of Ronell

As a girl name

Ronell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1937, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1968, when 15 Ronells were born — ranking #3,456 that year. As of 2026, Ronell ranks #14,411 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 326 Ronells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ronell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1934, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 48 Ronells were born — ranking #1,267 that year. As of 2026, Ronell ranks #8,914 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Ronells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ronell

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ronell

What does the name Ronell mean?
Ronell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1934. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ronell in 2026?
In 2026, Ronell ranks #8,914 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Ronell most popular?
Ronell reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #1,267 that year with 48 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ronell most popular?
Ronell has historically been most popular in Missouri, Virginia, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ronell.
Is Ronell a unisex name?
Yes — Ronell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 17% of Ronells assigned female and 83% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ronell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ronell include Lonie, Colon, Ferman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ronell

Ronell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Ronell's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #1,267. Use the chart and map above to compare Ronell'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.