Ronetta
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a portmanteau blend or combination of two names.
Name Census estimates that about 594 living Americans carry the first name Ronetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ronetta today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronetta births was 1968 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronetta. 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
594
~ 1 in 577,028 Americans
Peak year
1968
35 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1997 SSA rank
#13,367
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Ronetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ronetta from the 1930s through to the 1990s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 209 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronetta 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 Ronetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ronettas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Indiana, Ohio, Illinois recorded the most babies named Ronetta, while Illinois, Ohio, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ronetta
The name Ronetta is believed to have originated from the French language, possibly deriving from the name Rona or Rhona. These names are thought to have roots in the Celtic word "rion," which means "point" or "promontory." This suggests that the name Ronetta may have initially been used to refer to someone who lived near a prominent geographical feature or landmark.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Ronetta can be traced back to the 16th century in France. During this time period, it was not an uncommon practice for names to be derived from geographical locations or natural features, particularly in rural areas. As such, the name Ronetta may have been adopted by families living near a specific point or promontory.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ronetta was Ronetta de Montpellier, a French noblewoman who lived in the late 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting local orphanages and charitable organizations in the city of Montpellier.
In the 17th century, there is a record of a Ronetta Vernet, a French artist who gained recognition for her landscape paintings depicting the rural regions of southern France. Her works often featured prominent promontories and rocky outcroppings, perhaps a nod to the potential origins of her name.
Moving into the 18th century, Ronetta Duval was a French writer and philosopher who published several influential works on the role of women in society. She was a vocal advocate for women's education and was praised for her forward-thinking ideas during a time when such views were not widely accepted.
In the 19th century, Ronetta Beauchamp was a French-Canadian explorer and adventurer who embarked on several expeditions across North America. She is remembered for her detailed journals, which documented her encounters with various Indigenous communities and provided valuable insights into the natural landscapes she encountered.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Ronetta Marchand was a French actress who gained recognition for her roles in several popular theater productions in Paris. She was known for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, earning her critical acclaim and a dedicated following among theater enthusiasts.
People
Ronetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronetta 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
Ronetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 594 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronetta 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 577,028 US residents.
Is Ronetta a common name?
We classify Ronetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 703 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronetta was 1968, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronetta is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ronetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ronetta 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.