Ronald
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Ruler's Counsel; Mighty Ruler
Background: The name Ronald originates from the Old Norse name Rǫgnvaldr, which is composed of the elements 'regin,' meaning 'advise' or 'counsel,' and 'valdr,' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' Additionally, it is connected to the Celtic element, reflecting its integration into various cultures over time.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#27
Total births
1,085,633
Most popular decade
1940s
(849,537 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-181 ranks)
Years in Top 100
65
First recorded year
1883
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #799
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 34,900
- Peak rank
- #11
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 495
- Recent rank
- #575
Female
- First year
- 1919
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,814
- Peak year
- 1967
- Peak year births
- 100
- Peak rank
- #1,028
- Most recent year
- 1999
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #14,411
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).