Roandy
A male's name derived from a blend of Ronan and Andy.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Roandy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Roandy today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roandy births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roandy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Roandy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,598
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Roandy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Roandy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Roandy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Roandy
The given name Roandy is believed to have originated in the ancient Celtic region of Gaul, which today comprises parts of modern-day France, Belgium, and western Germany. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "rond," meaning "circle" or "wheel," possibly referring to the cyclical nature of life or the sun's journey across the sky.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roandy can be found in a medieval French manuscript from the 9th century, where it was spelled as "Rondey." This particular manuscript was a collection of religious texts and chronicles, suggesting that the name may have held some significance within early Christian communities in the region.
During the Middle Ages, the name Roandy gained popularity among the noble families of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. One notable bearer of the name was Roandy de Montfort, a 12th-century knight and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard the Lionheart.
In the 16th century, a renowned Welsh poet and scholar named Roandy ap Gwilym penned several influential works that helped preserve the Welsh language and culture. He was born in 1522 and is considered one of the most significant literary figures in Welsh history.
Another historical figure with the name Roandy was Roandy O'Donnell, an Irish chieftain and lord of Tyrconnell in the late 16th century. He played a pivotal role in the Nine Years' War against English forces, seeking to maintain Irish independence and autonomy.
In the 19th century, a French explorer and naturalist named Roandy Duval made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Caribbean region. He was born in 1812 and is credited with discovering several new plant species during his expeditions.
While the name Roandy may have fallen out of widespread use in recent times, its rich history and linguistic roots continue to fascinate linguists and historians alike, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of Celtic culture and its influence on the development of modern languages.
People
Roandy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roandy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Roandy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roandy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roandy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Roandy a common name?
We classify Roandy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roandy most popular?
The single biggest year for Roandy was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roandy is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Roandy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Roandy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roandy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Roandy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Roandy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Roandy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Roandy?
Find out how many people share the name Roandy on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.