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Roneshia

Feminine name, possibly derived from the name "Rone" with an unknown meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 246 living Americans carry the first name Roneshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roneshia today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roneshia births was 1991 (31 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Roneshia. 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

246

~ 1 in 1,393,310 Americans

Peak year

1991

31 babies that year

Average age

35

years old

2000 SSA rank

#9,730

Tracked since 1978

Popularity

Roneshia: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Roneshia from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 154 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

0816233119801985199019952000

Decades

Roneshia 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 Roneshia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1970s01010
1980s08383
1990s0154154
2000s01010

Geography

Where Roneshias live

Origin

Meaning and history of Roneshia

The name Roneshia is a relatively modern invention, most likely originating in the United States in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have roots in any specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables that was likely inspired by other popular names at the time.

While the name Roneshia itself does not have a long historical lineage, it may have been influenced by the popularity of names with similar sounds or structures, such as Renée, Ronisha, or Shania. These names often have roots in various cultures and languages, but Roneshia appears to be a unique creation.

Since Roneshia is a relatively recent name, there are no known historical references to it in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from before the modern era. However, as it has gained popularity in recent decades, there are now several notable individuals who bear this name.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Roneshia is Roneshia Shelton, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1990s and early 2000s. Another early bearer of the name is Roneshia Burgess, an American basketball player who played in the WNBA in the early 2000s.

Other notable individuals named Roneshia include Roneshia Calhoun, an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the gospel and Christian music genres, and Roneshia Jackson, an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.

While not a name with a deep historical lineage, Roneshia has become a recognizable and distinct name in its own right, particularly in the United States. As a relatively modern name, its popularity and usage may continue to evolve and change over time.

People

Roneshia + last name combinations

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FAQ

Roneshia: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Roneshia?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 246 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roneshia 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 1,393,310 US residents.

Is Roneshia a common name?

We classify Roneshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 257 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Roneshia most popular?

The single biggest year for Roneshia was 1991, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roneshia is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Roneshia a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roneshia 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.

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