Ronald
Ronald is of Old Norse origin, derived from 'Rögnvaldr,' meaning 'ruler's counselor' or 'advice-power.' The name came to Scotland and Ireland through Viking settlements and later spread throughout the English-speaking world.
Current Popularity
#575 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Strong vintage appeal with mid-20th century peak popularity
- •Versatile with both playful and professional nickname options
- •Well-established name with leadership connotations
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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40th President of the United States
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Fictional character from Harry Potter series
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Brazilian football legend
Ronald Dahl
British novelist and short story writer
Statistics
1,081,788
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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