Declining since 2006.
Popularity of Ronit since 1964
Babies named Ronit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56 | 0 |
| 1970s | 119 | 0 |
| 1980s | 97 | 0 |
| 1990s | 52 | 6 |
| 2000s | 12 | 307 |
| 2010s | 5 | 198 |
| 2020s | 0 | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Ronit is a rare Hebrew name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1998. It reached its peak popularity in 2002, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. Use of the name has been declining since 2006, reflecting a trajectory typical of many recently adopted names. While Ronit is traditionally feminine in Israel, American usage has skewed strongly toward boys, possibly due to its similarity to names like Ron. The name has not appeared in any top states, indicating scattered usage across the country. With its upbeat meaning and distinctive sound, Ronit remains an uncommon choice for parents seeking a Hebrew name with a musical quality.
Ronit is a Hebrew name derived from the root r-n-n, meaning 'to sing' or 'joy.' It can be interpreted as 'song of joy' or 'my joy,' and is also the name of a river in Israel. While traditionally feminine in Israel, Ronit has seen use for boys in the United States since the late 1990s, influenced by phonetic similarity to names like Ron and Ronald.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Roni, Ronnie
Variants: Ronni, Roneet
Sibling names for Ronit
Names that share Ronit's style, for a brother or sister.
