How Many People Are Named Ronell?

Complete statistics for the name Ronell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ronell
Very Rare
Greek

Ronell means 'ruler of the people' and is very rare, with only 1,750 people named Ronell in the US today, making up just 1 in 188,601 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1976 but has since been declining.

~1,750
Living in US
1 in 188,601
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler of the people
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,541
Worldwide Bearers
#73,949
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,986
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,354
🇺🇸 United States
1,506
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
71
🇬🇧 England
46
🇻🇪 Venezuela
39
🇬🇾 Guyana
38
🇨🇦 Canada
33
🇱🇷 Liberia
32

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,462 (84%)
♀ Female
288 (16%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
443
Would be under 30 (23%)
1,114
Would be 30–60 (57%)
384
Would be over 60 (20%)

All 1,941 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
60
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ronell Through the Generations

Ronell, a name that's been around for decades, has seen its peak and decline over the years. With 1,941 total births recorded since its inception, it's now considered very rare. People named Ronell are predominantly male, with an average age of 44, indicating a generation that's mostly middle-aged. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 23% under 30, 57% aged 30-60, and 20% over 60, suggesting a balanced demographic across different life stages.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 82
California 75
Illinois 27
Missouri 22
Ohio 15
Michigan 8
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Ronell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ronell's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Ronell

How Many People Have the Name Ronell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,750 people in the United States currently share the name Ronell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 188,601 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ronell a Common or Rare Name?

Ronell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ronell Mean?

Ronell means "ruler of the people" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ronell in SSA data, approximately 84% are male and 16% are female.

When Was Ronell Most Popular?

The name Ronell reached peak popularity in 1976, with 61 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ronell?

Approximately 1,750 people named Ronell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,941. That works out to roughly 1 in 188,601 Americans.

Is Ronell a rare name?

Ronell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 188,601 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ronell mean?

Ronell means "ruler of the people" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Ronell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 84% of people named Ronell are male and 16% are female.

When was Ronell most popular?

Ronell peaked in 1976 with 61 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,750
All-Time Births1,941
1 in X1 in 188,601
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1976
World Rank#73,949
Male %84%
Female %16%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.