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.

See also Rooney (surname)