Declining since 1989, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Ronnell since 1940
Babies named Ronnell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ronnell's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 53 |
| 1950s | 17 | 127 |
| 1960s | 61 | 191 |
| 1970s | 80 | 496 |
| 1980s | 25 | 506 |
| 1990s | 0 | 460 |
| 2000s | 0 | 292 |
| 2010s | 0 | 186 |
| 2020s | 0 | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Ronnell is a distinctly American invention, emerging in the mid-20th century as part of a wave of creative name formations. First recorded in 1940, it reached its peak popularity in 1975, reflecting the era's taste for names ending in -ell. Since 1989, its usage has been steadily falling; the name has not appeared in any top state lists. While its meaning remains uncertain, Ronnell offers a friendly, approachable sound and built-in nicknames like Ron or Ronnie. It has not seen a revival in recent decades, remaining a low-frequency but steady choice.
Ronnell is a modern American coinage from the 20th century, combining the name Ron (a short form of Ronald) with the popular suffix -ell, which was frequently used in creating new names. It emerged during the mid-1900s as part of a trend of inventive names blending existing elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Ronnie
Sibling names for Ronnell
Names that share Ronnell's style, for a brother or sister.
