gender neutral
Ronnie
mighty counselor, well-advised ruler
About Ronnie
Ronnie brings infectious energy and charm, packaging friendliness and approachability into two simple syllables. This name smiles—there's no other way to describe it. It evokes images of someone who lights up rooms, makes friends easily, and approaches life with genuine enthusiasm. While sometimes used as a nickname for Ronald, Ronnie stands beautifully on its own as a given name, offering a casual confidence that more formal names sometimes lack. The double 'n' gives it a bouncy, rhythmic quality that children find easy to say and remember. In school settings, Ronnie is the kid everyone wants on their team, the one who makes group projects fun and brings levity to stressful situations. As an adult name, Ronnie maintains that approachability while projecting capability—think of successful musicians, athletes, and entrepreneurs who've carried this name with pride. For parents who want their son to feel comfortable in his own skin and confident in social situations, Ronnie provides an excellent foundation.
Popularity of the Name Ronnie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | #824 | |||
| 1929 | #604 | |||
| 1930 | #504 | |||
| 1931 | #406 | |||
| 1932 | #263 | |||
| 1933 | #228 | |||
| 1934 | #179 | |||
| 1935 | #164 | |||
| 1936 | #147 | |||
| 1937 | #128 | |||
| 1938 | #113 | |||
| 1939 | #109 | |||
| 1940 | #101 | |||
| 1941 | #79 | |||
| 1942 | #78 | |||
| 1943 | #71 | |||
| 1944 | #69 | |||
| 1945 | #67 | |||
| 1946 | #54 | |||
| 1947 | #61 | |||
| 1948 | #59 | |||
| 1949 | #65 | |||
| 1950 | #76 | |||
| 1951 | #82 | |||
| 1952 | #82 | |||
| 1953 | #79 | |||
| 1954 | #78 | |||
| 1955 | #80 | |||
| 1956 | #75 | |||
| 1957 | #73 | |||
| 1958 | #66 | |||
| 1959 | #77 | |||
| 1960 | #87 | |||
| 1961 | #91 | |||
| 1962 | #100 | |||
| 1963 | #101 | |||
| 1964 | #104 | |||
| 1965 | #107 | |||
| 1966 | #108 | |||
| 1967 | #114 | |||
| 1968 | #115 | |||
| 1969 | #127 | |||
| 1970 | #133 | |||
| 1971 | #135 | |||
| 1972 | #133 | |||
| 1973 | #136 | |||
| 1974 | #141 | |||
| 1975 | #151 | |||
| 1976 | #155 | #364 | ||
| 1977 | #156 | |||
| 1978 | #163 | |||
| 1979 | #163 | |||
| 1980 | #173 | |||
| 1981 | #181 | |||
| 1982 | #196 | |||
| 1983 | #200 | |||
| 1984 | #209 | |||
| 1985 | #214 | |||
| 1986 | #222 | |||
| 1987 | #227 | |||
| 1988 | #238 | |||
| 1989 | #261 | |||
| 1990 | #262 | |||
| 1991 | #286 | #844 | ||
| 1992 | #309 | |||
| 1993 | #334 | |||
| 1994 | #361 | #951 | ||
| 1995 | #360 | |||
| 1996 | #392 | |||
| 1997 | #420 | #328 | ||
| 1998 | #438 | #320 | ||
| 1999 | #469 | #331 | ||
| 2000 | #482 | #313 | ||
| 2001 | #498 | #254 | ||
| 2002 | #552 | #249 | #386 | |
| 2003 | #544 | #208 | ||
| 2004 | #540 | #168 | ||
| 2005 | #568 | #173 | ||
| 2006 | #568 | #179 | ||
| 2007 | #634 | #163 | ||
| 2008 | #617 | #131 | ||
| 2009 | #667 | #141 | #858 | |
| 2010 | #672 | #148 | ||
| 2011 | #714 | #154 | #893 | |
| 2012 | #716 | #118 | ||
| 2013 | #740 | #106 | ||
| 2014 | #753 | #95 | ||
| 2015 | #773 | #93 | ||
| 2016 | #868 | #85 | #593 | |
| 2017 | #894 | #77 | ||
| 2018 | #880 | #72 | #683 | |
| 2019 | #907 | #65 | ||
| 2021 | #990 | #53 | #518 | |
| 2024 | #995 | #52 | #248 | |
| 2020 | #57 | #594 | ||
| 2022 | #56 | #482 | ||
| 2023 | #49 | #455 | ||
| 2025 | #43 | #305 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ronnie
Names Similar to Ronnie
Nicknames for Ronnie
- Ron
- Ronny
- R
- Ronzo
Famous People Named Ronnie
| Ronnie Wood | English musician - Rolling Stones |
| Ronnie O'Sullivan | English snooker player |
| Ronnie Coleman | American bodybuilder |
| Ronnie James Dio | American rock singer |
| Ronnie Barker | English comedian and actor |
| Ronnie Van Zant | American musician - Lynyrd Skynyrd |
| Ronnie Lott | American football player |
| Ronnie Dunn | American country singer - Brooks & Dunn |
| Ronnie Drew | Irish folk musician - The Dubliners |
| Ronnie Hillman | American football player |
| Ronnie Corbett | Scottish comedian and actor |
| Ronnie Brown | American football player |
| Ronnie Milsap | American country singer |
| Ronnie Montrose | American rock guitarist |
| Ronnie Radke | American musician - Falling in Reverse |
| Ronnie Belliard | American baseball player |
| Ronnie Laws | American jazz saxophonist |
| Ronnie Renner | American freestyle motocross rider |
| Ronnie Shields | American boxing trainer |
| Ronnie Stevens | English actor and voice artist |
Characters Named Ronnie
| Ronnie Drake | Character from the novel "The Rosie Project" |
| Ronnie Raymond | DC Comics character - Firestorm |
| Ronnie Mitchell | Character from the TV show "EastEnders" |
| Ronnie Gardner | Character from the movie "Super 8" |
| Ronnie Kray | Based on a real person, portrayed in various films and TV shows |
| Ronnie DeVoe | Character from the TV show "The New Edition Story" |
| Ronnie Fox | Character from the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Ronnie Ventana | Character from the movie "Gothika" |
| Ronnie Shields | Character from the TV show "Rescue Me" |
| Ronnie Curtis | Character from the movie "The Longest Yard" |
| Ronnie Helton | Character from the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Ronnie Chase | Character from the movie "The Terminal" |
| Ronnie Gardocki | Character from the TV show "The Shield" |
| Ronnie Lake | Character from the book series "Ronnie Lake Mysteries" |
| Ronnie Dimestico | Character from the TV show "Breaking Bad" |
| Ronnie the Skeleton | Character from the TV show "Robbie the Reindeer" |
| Ronnie Anne Santiago | Character from the TV show "The Loud House" |