Roniece
An uncommon feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend.
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Roniece. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Roniece today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roniece births was 1992 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roniece. 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 Roniece. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
1992
9 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1995 SSA rank
#15,223
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Roniece: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Roniece from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 21 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Roniece 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 Roniece 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 Roniece
The given name Roniece has its origins rooted in the French language and culture, tracing back to the late 19th century. It is believed to be a variation or derivation of the name Veronica, which itself has roots in the Latin name Veronica and the Greek name Pherenike, meaning "she who brings victory."
While the name Roniece does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the name Veronica links it to the biblical figure Veronica, who is said to have wiped the face of Jesus Christ with a cloth during his crucifixion. This association has given the name a symbolic meaning related to compassion and empathy.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Roniece can be traced back to the late 1800s and early 1900s in France. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Roniece Duval, a French artist born in 1875 who gained recognition for her landscape paintings in the Impressionist style.
Another notable figure with the name Roniece was Roniece Lacroix, a French stage actress and playwright who lived from 1892 to 1968. Her most acclaimed work was the play "Les Amants de Paris," which premiered in 1923 and explored themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations.
In the world of literature, Roniece Marceau was a French novelist and poet who was active in the early 20th century. Her novel "La Vie en Rose," published in 1912, was a critical success and explored the complexities of human relationships and emotions.
Roniece Beaumont, born in 1905, was a French aviator and pioneer in the field of aviation. She made history by becoming one of the first women to obtain a commercial pilot's license and later participated in several long-distance air races, showcasing her skills and determination.
Finally, Roniece Delacour was a French fashion designer who lived from 1920 to 2001. She was renowned for her elegant and sophisticated designs, which were favored by many high-society women in the mid-20th century. Her innovative use of fabrics and attention to detail earned her a reputation as one of the leading couturiers of her time.
People
Roniece + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roniece 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
Roniece: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roniece?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roniece 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Roniece a common name?
We classify Roniece as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roniece most popular?
The single biggest year for Roniece was 1992, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roniece is about 34 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 Roniece in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Roniece a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roniece 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.
Is Roniece still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Roniece 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 Roniece 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 Americans are named Roniece?
Want to know how many people share the name Roniece? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.