Total births
1,623
Unisex name · since 1934
Ronell
1,623 babies named Ronell in U.S. Social Security records since 1934, with the highest year being 1976. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,623
- total births
- 1934–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1,623 boys have been named Ronell since 1934, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ronell has been recorded 1,623 times among boys since 1934, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 2025.
- 1,623 total births
- 1934–2025 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,623 boys have been named Ronell since 1934, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,623
- total births
- 1934–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Ronell was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
48 babies were named Ronell in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Ronell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ronell splits its recorded history at 1983: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1943 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ronell at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Ronell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2025
- Peak year (1976)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Ronell popularity over time - girls
326 total births recorded since 1937 (Ronell as girls' name)
Ronell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Ronell's strongest decade.
330 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Ronell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s 46
1940s
46 births
- 1950s 94
1950s
94 births
- 1960s
1960s
161 births
- 1970s
1970s
330 births
- 1980s
1980s
318 births
- 1990s
1990s
279 births
- 2000s
2000s
208 births
- 2010s
2010s
132 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 330 births (20% of all-time use).
How Ronell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ronell's total volume
Ronell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ronell by state
Where Ronell concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 82 | 5.1% |
| #2 | California | | 75 | 4.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 27 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 22 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 8 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Ronell's total US births 5.1%
Even split
82 of 1,623 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ronell? ▼
1,623 babies have been named Ronell since 1934. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1976 with 48 births.
When was Ronell most popular? ▼
Ronell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 330 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Ronell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ronell are New York (82 births), California (75 births), Illinois (27 births).
Is Ronell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ronell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,623 births, and as a girl's name it has 326 births.
How long has the name Ronell been used? ▼
Ronell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1934, spanning 92 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ronell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ronald, Ronnie, Ron, Ronan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ronell's data
- Ronell's decade-level peak was the 1970s (330 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Ronells (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Ronell
Nearby Names Like Ronell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ronell
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Ron Boy
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Ronan Boy
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Ronny Boy
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Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1934–2025 (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. "Ronell: Baby Name Since 1934 - 1,623 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ronell. 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 Ronell 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 June 2026.