Rony
Rony is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler's advisor or powerful counsel.
Origin and history
Rony is a masculine given name, often originating as a variant or diminutive of Ronald, which derives from the Old Norse elements meaning ruler's counselor. It can also serve as a variation of Ronnie or Aaron. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but persistent choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,996 babies in the United States have been named Rony since 1880. It ranks #2882 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1682.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.2 %)
- NY (24.3 %)
- FL (20.1 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- NJ (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 92 |
| 1980-1990 | 237 |
| 1990-2000 | 428 |
| 2000-2010 | 541 |
| 2010-2019 | 406 |
| 2020-2029 | 245 |
Famous people named Rony
- Rony Seikaly: Basketball Player, DJ
- Rony Lopes: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Rony functions both as an independent modern name and as an international spelling variation of Ronnie or Ronald.