Total births
883
Boys' name · since 1893
Roney
Roney has 883 recorded births since 1893 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1950 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 883
- total births
- 1893–2022
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Roney sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 883 recorded since 1893.
Social Security Administration records show Roney recorded 883 times among boys since 1893, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1893 to 2022.
- 883 total births
- 1893–2022 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
883 boys have been named Roney since 1893, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2022.
- 883
- total births
- 1893–2022
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Roney was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
28 babies were named Roney in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Roney's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Roney's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1950 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Roney at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1893
Roney popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–2022
- Peak year (1950)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 130 years of records
Roney popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1925 (Roney as girls' name)
Roney by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Roney's strongest decade.
191 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Roney births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1910s 23
1910s
23 births
- 1920s 37
1920s
37 births
- 1930s 59
1930s
59 births
- 1940s
1940s
135 births
- 1950s
1950s
191 births
- 1960s
1960s
138 births
- 1970s
1970s
80 births
- 1980s 67
1980s
67 births
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
- 2000s 50
2000s
50 births
- 2010s 37
2010s
37 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 191 births (22% of all-time use).
How Roney 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 Roney's total volume
Roney vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Roney by state
Where Roney concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
North Carolina share of Roney's total US births 1.1%
Even split
10 of 883 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roney? ▼
Since 1893, Social Security records show 883 babies named Roney. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1950, with 28 births.
When was Roney most popular? ▼
Roney was most popular in the 1950s decade with 191 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Roney most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Roney are North Carolina (10 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Roney been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Roney since 1893 -- 130 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Roney? ▼
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 Roney's data
- Roney's decade-level peak was the 1950s (191 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Roneys (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Roney
Nearby Names Like Roney
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roney
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Ron Boy
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Ronan Boy
#257 20,679 births
Ronny Boy
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Compare Roney side by side: Roney vs Ronald Roney vs Ronnie Roney vs Ron
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, 1893–2022 (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. "Roney: Baby Name Since 1893 - 883 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roney. 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 Roney 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.