Ronae
A feminine given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 157 living Americans carry the first name Ronae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ronae today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronae births was 1997 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronae. 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.
People living today
157
~ 1 in 2,183,149 Americans
Peak year
1997
14 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2016 SSA rank
#18,328
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Ronae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ronae from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 71 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronae 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 Ronae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ronae
The name Ronae is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language, spoken by various tribes and communities across Europe and the British Isles during the Iron Age period, which spanned from around 800 BC to the 1st century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Celtic root word "ron," which means "seal" or "sea lion," possibly indicating a connection to maritime or coastal communities.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ronae can be found in the ancient Welsh manuscript known as the "Black Book of Carmarthen," dated to the late 12th century. This manuscript contains a collection of poetry and prose, including works that feature characters with names similar to Ronae, such as "Ronwen" and "Ronedd."
In the 5th century AD, there are records of a Welsh princess named Ronae ap Meurig, who was the daughter of Meurig ap Tewdrig, a ruler of the Kingdom of Gwent in present-day southeastern Wales. Unfortunately, not much is known about her life or accomplishments, but her name serves as an early documented example of the name's usage.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ronae was a 9th-century Irish monk and scholar, Ronae of Cluain Dolcain, who is credited with writing several religious treatises and commentaries on various theological subjects. His works were widely studied and influential among the monastic communities of medieval Ireland.
In the 13th century, there is mention of a French noblewoman named Ronae de Montfort, who was a member of the powerful Montfort family and played a role in the ongoing conflicts between the French monarchy and the English during the Hundred Years' War.
Lastly, in the 16th century, there was an Italian Renaissance artist and sculptor named Ronae Cellini, who hailed from the city of Florence and was known for her intricate marble and bronze sculptures, many of which depicted religious and mythological themes. Some of her works can still be seen in various museums and churches throughout Italy.
While the name Ronae has been relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples demonstrate its diverse linguistic and cultural roots, as well as its presence across different regions and time periods, primarily in Europe and the Celtic-influenced areas of the British Isles.
People
Ronae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronae 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
Ronae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 157 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronae 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 2,183,149 US residents.
Is Ronae a common name?
We classify Ronae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 163 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronae most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronae was 1997, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronae is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ronae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ronae in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.