Ronie, derived from the French male given name Ronald, is of Germanic origin and means "powerful" or "wise ruler". The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since been used as both a boys' and girls' name. Ronie has also been associated with various cultural figures such as the French singer Ronnie Jordan and the American actress Ronnie Specter. Despite its gender ambiguity, Ronie is a unique and memorable name that continues to be chosen by parents seeking something distinctive for their child.
The name Ronie experienced peaks in popularity during the mid-20th century, particularly in the late 1940s and early 1950s, with seven years showing more than five births each. However, it has become less common since the 1960s, with fewer than ten births recorded annually from 1980 onwards, except for a few peaks in the 1990s and early 2000s. Overall, Ronie was given to 253 children over this period.