Rooney
- Pronunciation
- [Roo-ney]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Hero
- Origin
- Irish
Rooney Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 643 baby boys have been named Rooney. The name peaked in 2011 with 44 US births that year (rank #2730). In 2024, ranked #3079 nationally — 349 places below its 2011 peak.
Top States for Rooney
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rooney births are: California (55), New York (6), Florida (5).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Rooney
If you like Rooney's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rooney's exact length and starting letter: Raanan, Rabiah, Rachel, Rachid, Radite.
Quick Facts About Rooney
Variant Forms
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Compare Rooney to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rooney against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).