Holding steady.
Popularity of Roney since 1893
Babies named Roney per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1950, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Roney's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 135 |
| 1950s | 191 |
| 1960s | 138 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
The name Roney is a rare given name, with its first recorded use in the United States in 1893. It has never appeared in the top 1,000 names, indicating it has always been an uncommon choice. Its peak year was 1893, when it was first recorded, and since then its usage has remained stable but very low. The name is of Scottish origin, likely a variant of Ronny, a diminutive of Ronald. Roney is similar in style to other short, masculine names like Roy and Rory, and it shares its root with the more familiar Ronald. For parents seeking a distinctive name with historical roots, Roney offers a connection to Scottish heritage without common usage.
Roney likely originated as a variant spelling of Ronny, a pet form of Ronald. Ronald itself derives from the Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr, composed of elements meaning 'advice' and 'ruler'. The name entered Scotland via Norse influence and has been used as a given name since the 19th century, with early records in the United States dating to 1893.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron
Sibling names for Roney
Names that share Roney's style, for a brother or sister.
