Holding steady.
Popularity of Rondel since 1929
Babies named Rondel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rondel's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rondel is a rare American name that first appeared in 1929, reflecting a period when parents often created distinctive names by combining familiar elements. It reached its peak in 1934, though even then it never cracked the top 1000. The name has remained exceedingly uncommon, with no recorded rank in any year and a trajectory classified as stable. Its usage has been geographically diffuse, with no strong association with any particular state. Rondel fits the pattern of early-20th-century American coinages, blending the initial sound of Ronald with a popular ending, though its exact inspiration remains uncertain.
Rondel is a rare name that first appeared in the United States in the late 1920s. It may have been formed by blending elements of names like Ronald and the fashionable suffix '-el', popular in the early 20th century. Alternatively, it could be a respelling of the French word 'rondelle', meaning a small circle, but this connection is speculative. Its usage has been sporadic, with a peak in 1934.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Ronnie, Del
Sibling names for Rondel
Names that share Rondel's style, for a brother or sister.
