Roni
Roni is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My joy, my song, or short form of Veronica.
Origin and history
Roni is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my joy' or 'my song', while also commonly serving as a short form for Veronica or Rosalind. In the United States, it saw peak popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century as a spunky feminine given name. It remains a recognizable yet relatively rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
4,707 babies in the United States have been named Roni since 1880. It ranks #2551 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2001.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32.1 %)
- CA (27.5 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
- OH (7 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 318 |
| 1950-1960 | 948 |
| 1960-1970 | 967 |
| 1970-1980 | 743 |
| 1980-1990 | 614 |
| 1990-2000 | 470 |
| 2000-2010 | 302 |
| 2010-2019 | 238 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Famous people named Roni
- Roni Stoneman: Musician, Comedian
Fun facts
- Roni stands on its own in Hebrew meaning 'my joy', but evolved in English-speaking regions as a familiar nickname for Veronica.
- The name reached its highest annual U.S. popularity during the 1950s and 1960s.