Ronny first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Ronny has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Ronny

A masculine diminutive of Ronald; brave counselor.

Popularity of Ronny by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Ronny is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 95% of people named Ronny being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 53 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ronny.

Year	Male Count	Female Count
2024	53	0
2023	56	6
2022	44	0
2021	42	0
2020	49	0
2019	53	0
2018	29	0
2017	48	0
2016	58	0
2015	48	0
2014	77	0
2013	58	5
2012	103	0
2011	68	0
2010	76	0
2009	73	0
2008	96	0
2007	82	5
2006	92	6
2005	85	0
2004	89	0
2003	67	7
2002	65	7
2001	82	6
2000	85	8
1999	67	5
1998	71	5
1997	75	11
1996	102	0
1995	72	0
1994	74	9
1993	87	7
1992	106	5
1991	94	9
1990	116	13
1989	95	7
1988	102	6
1987	107	6
1986	88	0
1985	101	6
1984	95	8
1983	101	8
1982	107	8
1981	95	9
1980	104	7
1979	103	12
1978	123	8
1977	139	15
1976	107	5
1975	129	11

The history of the first name Ronny

The name Ronny is a diminutive form of the name Ronald, which originated from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr. This name is composed of the elements "rögn" meaning counsel or advice, and "valdr" meaning ruler or leader. The name Rögnvaldr can be traced back to the Viking Age and was prevalent among Scandinavian cultures.

In the early medieval period, the name Rögnvaldr was often anglicized as Rognvald or Reginald. As time passed, the name evolved into various forms, including Ronald, Ronnie, and Ronny. The name Ronny gained popularity as a diminutive form, particularly in English-speaking countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rögnvaldr can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which were written in the 13th and 14th centuries. These sagas recount the lives and adventures of Scandinavian rulers and heroes, some of whom bore the name Rögnvaldr.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Ronny or its variations. For example, Ronny James Dio (1942-2010) was an American heavy metal singer and songwriter known for his powerful vocals and theatrical stage presence. Ronny Whyte (1923-2005) was a South African cricketer who played Test cricket for South Africa in the 1940s and 1950s.

Another notable figure was Ronny Jaques (1912-1982), a British film director and screenwriter known for his work on several classic British comedies. Ronny Mauricio (born 2001) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop currently playing in the Minor Leagues for the New York Mets organization.

In the realm of literature, Ronny Cammareri is a character in the novel and film "Moonstruck" by John Patrick Shanley. The character, played by Nicolas Cage in the film adaptation, is known for his charismatic yet temperamental personality.

It is worth noting that while the name Ronny has been used throughout history, its popularity has fluctuated over time and across different regions. Nevertheless, the name remains a diminutive form of Ronald, carrying a rich history and connection to its Old Norse roots.

Data source

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