Declining since 1991, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Ronell since 1934
Babies named Ronell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 | 12 |
| 1940s | 16 | 46 |
| 1950s | 58 | 94 |
| 1960s | 96 | 161 |
| 1970s | 96 | 330 |
| 1980s | 40 | 318 |
| 1990s | 10 | 279 |
| 2000s | 0 | 208 |
| 2010s | 0 | 132 |
| 2020s | 0 | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Ronell is a rare American name first recorded in 1934, peaking in 1976. Its usage has been declining since 1991, and in 2025 it ranked 8,910 with only about 1 in 213,510 boys receiving the name. The name is of uncertain origin, likely a modern blend or variation of established names like Ronald or Nell, reflecting a trend of inventive naming in the mid-20th century.
Ronell is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the early 20th century. It may be a blend of the male name Ron (a short form of Ronald) and the female name Nell, or an elaboration of Ron with the popular suffix -ell. The name has never been common, with its highest recorded usage in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Ronnie, Nell
Sibling names for Ronell
Names that share Ronell's style, for a brother or sister.
