Ronde
A French word referring to a circular or round object.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Ronde. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ronde today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronde births was 2003 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronde. 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 Ronde. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2003
9 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,970
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Ronde: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronde 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 Ronde 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ronde
The name Ronde has its origins in the French language, derived from the word "rond," meaning round or circular. This name first emerged during the Middle Ages in France, around the 12th to 15th centuries.
In its earliest usage, the name Ronde was likely a descriptive name given to individuals who possessed a rounded or plump physical appearance. It may have also been used as a nickname for those who lived or worked near circular structures, such as fortified walls or towers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ronde can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland" (The Song of Roland). In this literary work, a character named Ronde is mentioned as a warrior in the army of Charlemagne.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Ronde de Montpellier (born around 1440) gained recognition as a French mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the development of astronomical instruments.
In the 17th century, a French explorer and fur trader named Pierre-Esprit Radisson (1636-1710) had a business partner named Ronde des Groseilliers. Together, they played a crucial role in the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company, one of the oldest commercial corporations in North America.
Another historical figure with the name Ronde was Ronde Barber (born 1975), an American professional football player who excelled as a cornerback and safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League (NFL). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023.
In the realm of literature, Ronde Barre (1915-1995) was a notable French author and playwright known for his works exploring existential themes and the human condition. His plays, such as "Les Mains Sales" (Dirty Hands), received critical acclaim and were widely performed in France and abroad.
While the name Ronde has French origins, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and languages over the centuries, reflecting the global reach and influence of the French language and culture.
People
Ronde + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronde 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
Ronde: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronde?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronde 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Ronde a common name?
We classify Ronde as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronde most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronde was 2003, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronde is about 22 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 Ronde in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ronde a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ronde 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 Ronde still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ronde 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 Ronde 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 share the name Ronde?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.