Roene is of American origin, derived from the Irish surname Ó Rúnaí, which translates to "descendant of Ruanaid." Ruanaid itself comes from a Norse personal name, 'Hrúðnníðr', meaning "famous" and "protector". The name Roene gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, often used as both a first name for males and females. It is pronounced /ˈroʊneɪ/.
Roene was a relatively popular name for newborn girls between 1921 and 1936, with peaks in popularity during certain years, such as 7 births each in 1921 and 1923. However, it seems the name's popularity waned over time, as there were fewer than 6 births per year from 1925 onwards, with a total of 35 births recorded across this period.