Ronnie

Meaning of Ronnie

Ronnie is often a shortened version of Ronald, meaning "ruler's counselor." It can also be a diminutive of other names starting with "Ron."

Ronnie has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ronnie

After ranking as high as #482 in 2000, Ronnie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ronnie

• Ronald Reagan
  40th U.S. President
• Ronnie James Dio
  Heavy metal singer
• Ronnie Wood
  Rolling Stones guitarist
• Ronnie Lott
  Hall of Fame NFL player
• Ronnie Milsap
  Country music singer

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Questions about the name Ronnie

What does the name Ronnie mean?

Ronnie means ronnie is often a shortened version of ronald, meaning "ruler's counselor." it can also be a diminutive of other names starting with "ron.", and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Ronnie a boy's or a girl's name?

Ronnie is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ronnie?

Ronnie did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ronnie most popular?

Ronnie peaked at #482 in 2000.