Declining since 1987, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Roni since 1939
Babies named Roni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 | 0 |
| 1940s | 318 | 0 |
| 1950s | 948 | 41 |
| 1960s | 967 | 45 |
| 1970s | 743 | 68 |
| 1980s | 614 | 82 |
| 1990s | 470 | 107 |
| 2000s | 302 | 284 |
| 2010s | 238 | 123 |
| 2020s | 100 | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Roni is a unisex name with multiple origins, used in the U.S. since 1939. It can be a diminutive of Ronald or Veronica, or a Hebrew name meaning 'my joy'. The name saw its peak popularity in 1955 before gradually declining. Since 1987, its trajectory has been falling, but it remains in steady use. With only 1 in 89293 births receiving the name in 2025, it is an uncommon choice that carries both a friendly, casual feel and a touch of international flair. Its top states of usage have historically included New York, California, and Florida, reflecting its diverse appeal.
Roni is primarily a diminutive of Ronald (from Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr, meaning 'ruler's counselor') or Veronica (from Latin, meaning 'true image'). It also exists as a Hebrew name (רוני) meaning 'my joy' or 'song', and as a Scandinavian short form of names like Ragnhild. The name has been used in the U.S. for both boys and girls since the mid-20th century.
Where Roni is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Roni” around the world
Where Roni lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Ronnie
Sibling names for Roni
Names that share Roni's style, for a brother or sister.
