Ronnie
How to say it: RON-ee · /ˈrɑni/
Diminutive of Ronald, from Old Norse 'Rögnvaldr' meaning 'ruler's counselor' or 'counsel power'.
Ronnie was the 881st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 317 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are down about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #923 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #881 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 317 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,445 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #923 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Back in the 1940s Ronnie reached its high. Far below that level today, it looks set to keep slipping.
What goes with it
Bouncy with soft sounds, Ronnie feels friendly and casual. Bobby shares its playful style.
Nicknames
- Ron
Other spellings
Honouring a Ronnie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ronnie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #39. Ireland: #316.
Famous people named Ronnie
- Ronnie Coleman (born 1964)American IFBB professional bodybuilder
- Ronnie Whelan (born 1961)Irish footballer and manager
- Ronnie Spector (1943–2022)American singer
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