Ronnette
A feminine diminutive variant of the name Rhona or Rona.
Name Census estimates that about 645 living Americans carry the first name Ronnette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ronnette today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronnette births was 1970 (58 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronnette. 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
645
~ 1 in 531,402 Americans
Peak year
1970
58 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1994 SSA rank
#11,503
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Ronnette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ronnette from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 305 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
Ronnette 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 Ronnette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ronnettes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, New York, Ohio recorded the most babies named Ronnette, while Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ronnette
Ronnette is a feminine given name of English origin, believed to have emerged in the 19th century as a diminutive or pet form of the name Rhona. The name Rhona itself is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "ronach," meaning "rough" or "shaggy," possibly referring to the rugged terrain of the Scottish Highlands.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ronnette can be traced back to the late 19th century in England and Scotland. While not extensively documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name gained popularity as a distinctly English variant of the more common Scottish name Rhona.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Ronnette was Ronnette Leadbetter, born in 1885 in Lancashire, England. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, championing equal educational opportunities for girls in the early 20th century.
Another notable figure in history was Ronnette Sinclair (1901-1988), a Scottish-born artist renowned for her vibrant landscape paintings depicting the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Her works are featured in several prestigious art galleries across the United Kingdom.
In the realm of literature, Ronnette Willoughby (1912-1997) was an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer. Her debut novel, "The Willow Tree," published in 1939, explored themes of love, loss, and resilience against the backdrop of rural America.
Moving into the 20th century, Ronnette Devereaux (1925-2011) was a French resistance fighter during World War II, known for her bravery and unwavering commitment to the Allied cause. She received numerous honors and decorations for her service, including the Croix de Guerre.
More recently, Ronnette Courtney (born 1957) is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for her contributions to the country and folk music genres. She has released several critically acclaimed albums and continues to tour and perform worldwide.
While not an exhaustive list, these individuals exemplify the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried the name Ronnette throughout history, spanning various fields and eras.
People
Ronnette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronnette 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
Ronnette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronnette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 645 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronnette 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 531,402 US residents.
Is Ronnette a common name?
We classify Ronnette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 749 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronnette most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronnette was 1970, when 58 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronnette is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ronnette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ronnette 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.