How Many People Are Named Ronnell?

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

Ronnell
Very Rare
African-American heritage

Ronnell means 'strong and mighty' and is rarely heard today. Only 1 in 141,708 Americans carry this unique name, making it very rare indeed. The name peaked in popularity back in 1971 with 75 births.

~2,329
Living in US
1 in 141,708
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong and mighty
🌐
Origin
African-American heritage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,329
Worldwide Bearers
#153,501
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,160 (93%)
♀ Female
169 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
636
Would be under 30 (25%)
1,563
Would be 30–60 (62%)
339
Would be over 60 (13%)

All 2,538 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: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
57
International
5

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

📜 Ronnell Through the Generations

Ronnell has seen its heyday and now enjoys a niche status among names. Born in the early 1970s, people named Ronnell are now in their forties, with 636 under 30, 1,563 aged 30-60, and 339 over 60. This distribution suggests a steady decline since its peak, yet it remains a name that bridges classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 150
Missouri 123
Ohio 106
New York 100
Illinois 69
Pennsylvania 20
Florida 18
Michigan 18
DC 10
Virginia 10

✨ Similar Names to Ronnell

📄 About the Name Ronnell

How Many People Have the Name Ronnell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,329 people in the United States currently share the name Ronnell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 141,708 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ronnell a Common or Rare Name?

Ronnell 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 Ronnell Mean?

Ronnell means "strong and mighty" and comes from African-American heritage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ronnell in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Ronnell Most Popular?

The name Ronnell reached peak popularity in 1971, with 75 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 Ronnell?

Approximately 2,329 people named Ronnell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,538. That works out to roughly 1 in 141,708 Americans.

Is Ronnell a rare name?

Ronnell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 141,708 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ronnell mean?

Ronnell means "strong and mighty" and comes from African-American heritage origins.

Is Ronnell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Ronnell are male and 7% are female.

When was Ronnell most popular?

Ronnell peaked in 1971 with 75 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 US2,329
All-Time Births2,538
1 in X1 in 141,708
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1971
World Rank#153,501
Male %93%
Female %7%

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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.