Unisex Name
Rooney
"Descendant of Ruanaidh, an Irish personal name."
Ranked #3079 for baby names
About the Name Rooney
Meaning
Descendant of Ruanaidh, an Irish personal name.
Origin
IrishGender
Unisex
First Letter
RBoy Rank
#3079
Girl Rank
#1970
Rooney is a unisex name of Irish origin. The name means "Descendant of Ruanaidh, an Irish personal name." and Currently ranked #3079 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Irish names.
Popularity Over Time
#47 1950
#37 1960
#28 1970
#18 1980
#13 1990
#93 2000
#614 2010
#562 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Rooney
- WR Wayne Rooney (footballer)
- RM Rooney Mara (actress)