Mighty counselor or ruler's counselor
Originally a diminutive of Ronald, which is derived from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr. It combines the elements for 'advice' or 'counsel' and 'ruler'. While historically a nickname, it has a long history as a standalone given name in both the US and UK.
About 204 boys were named Ronnie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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