Rondez
An English masculine name derived from the French word "ronde", meaning "round" or "circle".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Rondez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rondez today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rondez births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rondez. 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 Rondez. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#11,269
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Rondez: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rondez 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 Rondez during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rondez
The name Rondez has its origins in the ancient Gallic language, spoken by Celtic tribes that inhabited what is now modern-day France and parts of Germany during the Iron Age period. The name is believed to be derived from the Gallic word "rondos," which translates to "the one who spins" or "the one who whirls."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rondez can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who documented the accounts of the Germanic tribes' interactions with the Romans in the 1st century AD. Tacitus mentioned a Gallic chieftain named Rondezius, who led his tribe in a fierce battle against the Roman legions.
During the Middle Ages, the name Rondez gained some popularity among the French nobility. One notable figure bearing this name was Rondez de Montfort, a 12th-century knight who fought in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard the Lionheart. He was renowned for his bravery and skill on the battlefield.
In the 16th century, a French poet and philosopher named Rondez Descartes gained fame for his influential works on rationalism and the nature of reality. Born in 1596, Descartes is widely regarded as one of the founding figures of modern Western philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Rondez was a French explorer and navigator named Rondez Bougainville, who lived from 1729 to 1811. He is best known for his expeditions to the South Pacific, where he encountered various indigenous cultures and made significant contributions to the field of anthropology.
Rondez Baudelaire, a 19th-century French poet and critic, is considered one of the pioneers of modernist literature. Born in 1821, his works, such as "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil), explored themes of decadence, eroticism, and the human condition, influencing generations of writers and poets to come.
While the name Rondez has its roots in ancient Gaul and has been present throughout various periods of European history, it is relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its unique origins and historical significance make it a fascinating name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Rondez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rondez 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
Rondez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rondez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rondez 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 Rondez a common name?
We classify Rondez 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 Rondez most popular?
The single biggest year for Rondez was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rondez is about 27 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 Rondez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rondez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rondez 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 Rondez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rondez 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 Rondez 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 common is the name Rondez?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.