Rontrell
A masculine given name potentially of African American origin, meaning unknown.
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Rontrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rontrell today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rontrell births was 1990 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rontrell. 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
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
1990
15 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,704
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Rontrell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rontrell from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 81 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rontrell 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 Rontrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rontrells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rontrell
The given name Rontrell is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but appears to be a combination of sounds and syllables that were popular during the rise of unique and creative naming trends in certain regions of the United States.
While the name Rontrell itself does not have any documented historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records, it is possible that it was influenced by the sound and structure of more traditional names from various cultures and languages.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Rontrell are relatively recent, with the first known examples emerging in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Due to its novelty, there are not many notable historical figures who bore this name, as it was primarily given to newborns during this time period.
However, a few individuals with the first name Rontrell have gained some recognition in various fields. One example is Rontrell Grice, an American football player who played defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) during the early 2000s. Another is Rontrell McDougald, a former professional basketball player who played in minor leagues and international competitions in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
In the realm of music, Rontrell Armstrong is a contemporary R&B singer and songwriter from Georgia, known for his collaborations with various artists in the early 2010s. Another notable figure is Rontrell Watson, a visual artist and painter from Mississippi, whose works have been featured in various exhibitions and galleries since the late 2000s.
Additionally, Rontrell Daniels is a former track and field athlete from Texas, who competed in sprinting events during the early 2000s and participated in several NCAA championships while representing his university.
It is important to note that while these individuals have achieved some level of recognition in their respective fields, the name Rontrell remains relatively uncommon and is not widely documented in historical records or literature prior to the late 20th century.
People
Rontrell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rontrell 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
Rontrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rontrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rontrell 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 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Rontrell a common name?
We classify Rontrell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 186 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rontrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Rontrell was 1990, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rontrell is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rontrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rontrell 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.
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.