Total births
44
Girls' name · since 1957
Ronalyn
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 44 babies named Ronalyn, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 44
- total births
- 1957–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Ronalyn is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 44 have been recorded since 1957.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ronalyn has been recorded 44 times among girls since 1957, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 1976.
- 44 total births
- 1957–1976 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
44 girls have been named Ronalyn since 1957, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1976.
- 44
- total births
- 1957–1976
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Ronalyn was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
8 babies were named Ronalyn in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Ronalyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ronalyn's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ronalyn at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Ronalyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–1976
- Peak year (1961)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Ronalyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Ronalyn's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Ronalyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
26 births
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 26 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ronalyn? ▼
44 babies have been named Ronalyn since 1957. It was last recorded in 1976. The peak year was 1961 with 8 births.
When was Ronalyn most popular? ▼
Ronalyn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
How long has the name Ronalyn been used? ▼
Records for Ronalyn go back to 1957, giving 20 years of history through 1976.
What names are similar to Ronalyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ronda, Ronnie, Rona, Roni, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ronalyn's data
- Ronalyn's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (26 total births) through the 1970s (12) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ronalyn
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ronalyn
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–1976 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ronalyn: Baby Name Since 1957 - 44 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ronalyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ronalyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.