Ronith
A masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "gemstone" or "jewel".
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Ronith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ronith today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronith births was 2002 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronith. 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
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
2002
14 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,729
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Ronith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ronith from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 65 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronith 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 Ronith 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 Ronith
The given name Ronith has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period of Indian history. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "ronita," which translates to "blood-red" or "crimson," referring to the vibrant hue associated with life and vitality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ronith can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it was used to describe a heroic warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the epic battle of Kurukshetra. This ancient reference suggests that the name carried connotations of strength, courage, and valor in its early usage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ronith. One prominent figure was Ronith Gautama, a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived during the 7th century CE in the Nalanda University, an esteemed center of learning in ancient India. Gautama was renowned for his profound insights into the teachings of Buddhism and his contributions to the preservation of religious texts.
Another remarkable individual named Ronith was a skilled artisan and sculptor who lived in the 12th century CE during the Chola dynasty in South India. His intricate stone carvings adorned many of the magnificent temples and monuments of that era, showcasing his exceptional talent and cementing his place in the annals of Indian art history.
In the realm of literature, Ronith Vidyapati was a celebrated poet and writer who flourished in the 15th century during the Vijayanagara Empire in South India. His poetic works, renowned for their lyrical beauty and profound themes, have been widely studied and admired by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
During the 16th century, Ronith Damodara emerged as a prominent figure in the field of Indian classical music. A gifted vocalist and composer, he is credited with contributing significantly to the development of the Hindustani classical music tradition, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of the region.
While the name Ronith has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and found its way into various societies and communities across the globe, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical significance and cultural associations.
People
Ronith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronith 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
Ronith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronith 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 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Ronith a common name?
We classify Ronith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronith most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronith was 2002, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronith is about 16 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 Ronith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ronith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ronith 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 Ronith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ronith 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 Ronith 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 Ronith?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.