Ronnie
Ronnie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ruler's counselor (via Ronald) or true image / bringing victory (via Veronica).
Origin and history
Ronnie is an English given name historically used as a casual diminutive for Ronald, Veronica, or Rhonda. In the United States, it developed into an independent given name for both females and males. It carries a friendly, mid-century charm with steady, modest usage for girls.
Popularity in the United States
8,193 babies in the United States have been named Ronnie since 1880. It ranks #1845 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1590.
States where it is most popular
- NY (46.5 %)
- CA (15.3 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- NJ (6.1 %)
- OH (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 21 |
| 1910-1920 | 122 |
| 1920-1930 | 269 |
| 1930-1940 | 352 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,865 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,576 |
| 1960-1970 | 936 |
| 1970-1980 | 782 |
| 1980-1990 | 527 |
| 1990-2000 | 533 |
| 2000-2010 | 306 |
| 2010-2019 | 392 |
| 2020-2029 | 512 |
Famous people named Ronnie
- Ronnie Spector: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Ronnie originated as an informal pet name for both Ronald and Veronica before becoming an independent name on U.S. birth certificates.
- Though more commonly registered for boys, Ronnie has maintained continuous recorded usage for girls in the U.S. since 1880.