Boy · #9,668 in 2026

Ronnel

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

Current Rank

#9,668

Peak Rank

#3,410 (1983)

Total Babies

269

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1941

First Year

2018

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#3410

Peak Rank

269

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ronnel

Ronnel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1941, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 12 Ronnels were born — ranking #3,410 that year. As of 2026, Ronnel ranks #9,668 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 269 Ronnels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ronnel

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

Renal
Rommel
Runnel
Rhinal
Arenal
Romal
Ronald
Urnal
Rimmel
Ronna
Rummel
Romel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ronnel

What does the name Ronnel mean?

Ronnel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1941. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ronnel in 2026?

In 2026, Ronnel ranks #9,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ronnel most popular?

Ronnel reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #3,410 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

Ronnel has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ronnel.

Is Ronnel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ronnel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ronnel include Jabe, Elric, Carvell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ronnel

Ronnel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1941 and has accumulated 269 births in the dataset. Ronnel's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #3,410. Use the chart and map above to compare Ronnel'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.