Ronnie
Ronnie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler's counselor or wise power.
Origin and history
Ronnie originated as a diminutive of Ronald, which traces back to Old Norse elements meaning wise ruler or counselor. It gained strong independent usage in the United States throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. Although its popularity has declined since its peak, it remains a familiar traditional masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
182,926 babies in the United States have been named Ronnie since 1880. It ranks #200 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #964.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.2 %)
- CA (7 %)
- NC (7 %)
- TN (5.5 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 100 |
| 1920-1930 | 350 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,709 |
| 1940-1950 | 42,456 |
| 1950-1960 | 51,302 |
| 1960-1970 | 34,720 |
| 1970-1980 | 18,271 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,564 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,048 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,214 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,937 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,245 |
Famous people named Ronnie
- Ronnie Wood: Musician, Guitarist
- Ronnie Lott: Athlete, Football Player
- Ronnie O'Sullivan: Athlete, Snooker Player
Nicknames
Ron
Fun facts
- Ronnie began as a diminutive for Ronald, which derives from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr.
- The name enjoyed widespread popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s as both a given name and a nickname.