unisex name · in the US
Roni
ROH-nee
- Origin Finnish
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 6,525
Roni is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 75% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 29 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Roni is a name of Finnish origin.
- Peaked in 1955, when 307 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 114,325 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Roni Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 318 |
| 1950s | 989 |
| 1960s | 1,012 |
| 1970s | 811 |
| 1980s | 696 |
| 1990s | 577 |
| 2000s | 586 |
| 2010s | 361 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 172 |
How Popular Is Roni?
In 2025, Roni was given to 29 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Roni Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Roni Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Ronî | Ronî is a rare spelling of Roni, written with a circumflex and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Roni
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Roni Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Roni over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Roni is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 61% girls · 321 babies
- France Boys' 0% girls · 185 babies
- England & Wales Both 32% girls · 182 babies
How to Say Roni
- Pronunciation ROH-nee
Roni in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Roni
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Roni — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Roni
How popular is the name Roni?
In 2025, Roni was given to 29 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Roni a girl's or a boy's name?
Roni is used for both girls and boys. About 75% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Roni?
Roni has 2 syllables.
When was Roni most popular?
Roni peaked in 1955, when 307 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Roni a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Roni currently ranks #1,169 in the United States. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.