Ronny
Ronny is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Ruler's counselor or wise advisor.
Origin and history
Ronny is a masculine given name that originated as a diminutive of Ronald, derived from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr. It carries the traditional etymological meaning of ruler's counselor or wise advisor. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the mid-to-late 20th century as an approachable alternative to Ronald.
Popularity in the United States
14,567 babies in the United States have been named Ronny since 1880. It ranks #984 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1648.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.5 %)
- CA (13.2 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
- TN (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 825 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,992 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,238 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,582 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,334 |
| 1980-1990 | 995 |
| 1990-2000 | 864 |
| 2000-2010 | 816 |
| 2010-2019 | 618 |
| 2020-2029 | 279 |
Famous people named Ronny
- Ronny Turiaf: Basketball Player
- Ronny Cox: Actor, Musician
- Ronny Yu: Film Director, Producer
Nicknames
Ron, Ronnie
Fun facts
- Ronny developed as a short form of Ronald, which traces back to Old Norse elements meaning rule and advice.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.