Namesake.

Rooney

Unisex #2086 in 2023

Rooney is a unisex name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

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Popularity of Rooney

Popularity, 1943–2023
116 births in 2023
1943 2023

1,277 U.S. births recorded from 1943–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2023
116 babies
First recorded
1943
80 years of history
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.