Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Roniel

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#7,691 (2009)

Total Babies

163

5-Yr Trend

-5%

1989

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#7691

Peak Rank

163

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Roniel

Roniel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 10 Roniels were born — ranking #7,691 that year. As of 2026, Roniel ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, holding steady (-5%). In total, more than 163 Roniels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Roniel

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

Roni
Renal
Rony
Roney
Runnel
Rhinal
Romel
Arenal
Peroneal
Roneo
Ronnel
Ranal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Roniel

What does the name Roniel mean?

Roniel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Roniel in 2026?

In 2026, Roniel ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Roniel most popular?

Roniel reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #7,691 that year with 10 babies given the name.

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

Roniel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Roniel.

Is Roniel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Roniel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roniel include Roston, Corrin, Jasman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Roniel

Roniel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 163 births in the dataset. Roniel's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #7,691. Use the chart and map above to compare Roniel'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.