Ronnelle
A feminine name with several variations derived from French origins.
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Ronnelle. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 69.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Ronnelle today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronnelle births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronnelle. 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 Ronnelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,251
Tracked since 1951
Census
Ronnelle in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 149 people with the first name Ronnelle, which placed it at #45,514 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#45,514
National first-name rank
People counted
149
149 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
52.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ronnelle
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ronnelle is Black at 52.3%. The next largest groups are White (33.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ronnelle described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ronnelle at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American52.3% · 78
- White33.6% · 50
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.4% · 8
- Two or more races4.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 3
Gender
Gender distribution for Ronnelle
Ronnelle is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 23 total registrations, 7 (30.4%) were male and 16 (69.6%) were female.
Ronnelle as a male name
- Ranked #7,251 in 1992
- 7 male births in 1992
- Peak: 1992 (7 births)
Ronnelle as a female name
- Ranked #8,954 in 1976
- 6 female births in 1976
- Peak: 1976 (6 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Ronnelle on both sides of the split. Of the 154 people counted with this name, 57 were male (37.0%) and 97 were female (63.0%).
Popularity
Ronnelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ronnelle from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Ronnelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronnelle 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 Ronnelle 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 Ronnelle
The name Ronnelle is a unique and intriguing one with a rich history and origins that can be traced back to various cultures and time periods. Its roots can be found in the French language, where it is believed to have originated as a variation of the name Ronelle.
The name Ronelle itself is a feminine form of the name Ronnel, which is derived from the Old French word "ronel," meaning "little wheel" or "small ring." This association with the wheel or circle is thought to have symbolic meanings related to cyclical patterns, continuity, and the cycle of life.
In medieval France, the name Ronelle gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. It was often bestowed upon daughters as a symbol of grace, beauty, and elegance.
While the name did not appear extensively in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it did find its way into various historical records and documents from the 12th to the 15th centuries. One notable example is Ronelle de Montfort, a noblewoman from the 13th century who was known for her charitable works and patronage of the arts.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ronnelle or its variations. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ronnelle de Valois (1305-1349), a French princess who was married to King Philip III of Navarre. Another notable figure is Ronnelle de Beaumont (1380-1452), a renowned poet and courtier during the reign of King Charles VI of France.
In the 16th century, Ronnelle de Guise (1520-1589) was a prominent figure in the French Wars of Religion, known for her unwavering support of the Catholic cause. Ronnelle de Châtillon (1554-1618) was a noblewoman and patron of the arts, renowned for her literary salon and support of poets and artists.
Moving into more modern times, Ronnelle Mustin (1896-1976) was a French actress and dancer who graced the stages of Paris in the early 20th century, known for her elegant performances and captivating presence.
While the name Ronnelle has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its unique charm and rich cultural heritage have ensured that it continues to be cherished by those who appreciate its beauty and significance.
People
Ronnelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronnelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
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FAQ
Ronnelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronnelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronnelle 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Ronnelle a common name?
We classify Ronnelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronnelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronnelle was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronnelle is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ronnelle in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 149 people with the name Ronnelle, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #45,514 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ronnelle in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ronnelle?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Ronnelle on both sides of the split. Of the 154 people counted with this name, 57 were male (37.0%) and 97 were female (63.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ronnelle?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ronnelle is Black at 52.3%. The next largest groups are White (33.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ronnelle most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Ronnelle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.3% (78 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Ronnelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ronnelle a female name?
Yes, 69.6% of people registered as Ronnelle 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 Ronnelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ronnelle 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 Ronnelle 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.
How common is the name Ronnelle?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Ronnelle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.