Ronell
Boy name · American · English · Scottish
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,267 in 1976
8 babies were named Ronell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,290 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1934–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ronell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ronell, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ronell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRonell first shows up in US birth records in 1934, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 91 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1976, when it ranked #1,267. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRonell was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendRonell has slipped 2,290 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Ronell
Ronell is a boy name of American, English and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Ronell for boys from 1934 to 2025, in 84 of those 92 years. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #1,267 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.9 | 535,714 boys |
| 1940s | 2.9 | 346,021 boys |
| 1950s | 4.7 | 214,592 boys |
| 1960s | 8.3 | 119,760 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 49,702 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 58,005 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 70,423 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 95,877 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 142,653 boys |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 240,000 boys |
Other spellings of Ronell
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Questions about the name Ronell
What is the origin of the name Ronell?
Ronell has American, English, Scottish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Ronell a boy or girl name?
Ronell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ronell?
Ronell ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1976 (#1,267).