Rooney is the given name or common first name of the following people:
Rooney Lee (1837–1891), an American planter, military general and politician.
Rooney Mara (born 1985), an American actress.
Rooney Massara (born 1943), a British rower and businessman.
Rooney Roon, a former member of the hip hop group Ultramagnetic MCs.
Rooney Sweeney (1858 – after 1885), an American baseball player.