Unisex nameCurrently #1,970 in the USRising
Rooney
//ˈɹuni//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rooney's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rooney's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rooney |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 66 |
| 2015 | 62 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2018 | 95 |
| 2019 | 79 |
| 2020 | 99 |
| 2021 | 92 |
| 2022 | 115 |
| 2023 | 116 |
| 2024 | 140 |
Rooney through the decades
- Rooney peaked in 2024, when 140 babies were named Rooney in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rooney has risen 159% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rooney currently ranks #1,970 in the US and is on the rise.