Ronmel
A masculine given name of Spanish origin meaning "fame" or "renowned warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Ronmel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ronmel today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronmel births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronmel. 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 Ronmel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,796
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Ronmel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ronmel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 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
Ronmel 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 Ronmel 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 Ronmel
The name Ronmel is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "Raml," which means "sand." This connection suggests that the name may have originated in regions with significant Arab influence or populations, such as the Middle East or North Africa.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ronmel can be traced back to the 7th century, where it appeared in various historical texts from the Islamic Golden Age. During this time, the name was commonly associated with scholars, poets, and influential figures within the Arab world.
In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Ronmel ibn Al-Qasim gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. He was born in present-day Iran in 1145 and is known for his work on celestial mechanics and the development of advanced astronomical instruments.
The name Ronmel also holds significance in religious texts and scriptures. In the Quran, there are several references to the word "Raml," which is closely related to the name's origin. These references often pertain to the natural beauty and significance of sand in the desert landscapes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ronmel. One such figure was Ronmel Al-Jazeeri, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. He was born in present-day Iraq in 1215 and is celebrated for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another prominent figure with the name Ronmel was Ronmel Al-Andalusi, a skilled architect and engineer who lived during the 14th century in the Iberian Peninsula. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic structures, including the renowned Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain.
In the 16th century, Ronmel Al-Maghribi was a renowned explorer and cartographer from Morocco. He is credited with creating detailed maps and navigational charts that aided in the expansion of trade routes and exploration during the Age of Discovery.
Lastly, Ronmel Al-Masri, a 17th-century poet and writer from Egypt, gained recognition for his beautiful and evocative poetry that celebrated the natural beauty of the desert landscapes and the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world.
People
Ronmel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronmel 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
Ronmel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronmel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronmel 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Ronmel a common name?
We classify Ronmel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronmel most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronmel was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronmel is about 12 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 Ronmel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ronmel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ronmel 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 Ronmel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ronmel 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 Ronmel 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 people share the name Ronmel?
Want to know how many people have the name Ronmel? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.