Ronald Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRON-ald / /ˈrɒn.əld/Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning
Scottish: Ruler's counselor; Gaelic: Mighty counselor
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ronald has Scottish origins, derived from the Old Norse name Rǫgnvaldr. It became popular in Scotland during the Middle Ages. The name has been associated with various Scottish clans and has been used in literature and popular culture over the centuries.
Trend Summary
The name Ronald experienced peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ron
- Ronnie
International Variants
- Ronaldo (Portuguese)
- Rónald (Icelandic)
Famous people named Ronald
Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989.
Ronald McDonald is the clown mascot of the McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain.
Ronald Koeman is a Dutch football manager and former professional player, known for his time at clubs like Barcelona.
Fictional characters named Ronald
Ronald Weasley is a main character in the 'Harry Potter' series, known for being Harry Potter's loyal friend.
Ronald McDonald appears in various McDonald's advertisements and is known for promoting the brand.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ronald was first seen in the United States in 1883. Ronald has ranked as high as #15 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ronald has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ronald (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 48 | |
FL | 38 | |
CA | 33 | |
OH | 33 | |
NY | 30 | |
PA | 28 | |
MI | 23 | |
VA | 17 | |
IL | 15 | |
MD | 14 | |
TN | 14 | |
NC | 12 | |
WA | 12 | |
IN | 12 | |
KY | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1883 | 6 |
1884 | 11 |
1886 | 13 |
1887 | 8 |
1888 | 15 |
1889 | 10 |
1890 | 20 |
1891 | 8 |
1892 | 17 |
1893 | 8 |
1894 | 21 |
1895 | 25 |
1896 | 23 |
1897 | 34 |
1898 | 26 |
1899 | 27 |
1900 | 40 |
1901 | 42 |
1902 | 49 |
1903 | 52 |
1904 | 50 |
1905 | 51 |
1906 | 76 |
1907 | 88 |
1908 | 75 |
1909 | 93 |
1910 | 118 |
1911 | 136 |
1912 | 302 |
1913 | 417 |
1914 | 541 |
1915 | 763 |
1916 | 723 |
1917 | 766 |
1918 | 751 |
1919 | 784 |
1920 | 832 |
1921 | 992 |
1922 | 1,042 |
1923 | 1,148 |
1924 | 1,360 |
1925 | 1,674 |
1926 | 2,283 |
1927 | 3,116 |
1928 | 3,969 |
1929 | 4,479 |
1930 | 5,635 |
1931 | 6,726 |
1932 | 11,143 |
1933 | 12,061 |
1934 | 14,088 |
1935 | 15,489 |
1936 | 16,918 |
1937 | 18,140 |
1938 | 20,297 |
1939 | 19,835 |
1940 | 20,740 |
1941 | 24,407 |
1942 | 27,136 |
1943 | 29,240 |
1944 | 25,514 |
1945 | 23,664 |
1946 | 31,856 |
1947 | 34,900 |
1948 | 33,524 |
1949 | 31,497 |
1950 | 29,908 |
1951 | 29,048 |
1952 | 27,801 |
1953 | 27,714 |
1954 | 27,624 |
1955 | 26,173 |
1956 | 27,723 |
1957 | 27,211 |
1958 | 24,822 |
1959 | 23,122 |
1960 | 21,701 |
1961 | 20,841 |
1962 | 19,964 |
1963 | 19,781 |
1964 | 18,842 |
1965 | 17,617 |
1966 | 16,954 |
1967 | 16,442 |
1968 | 15,415 |
1969 | 14,619 |
1970 | 13,617 |
1971 | 11,618 |
1972 | 9,503 |
1973 | 8,328 |
1974 | 7,666 |
1975 | 7,063 |
1976 | 6,459 |
1977 | 6,026 |
1978 | 5,759 |
1979 | 5,693 |
1980 | 5,757 |
1981 | 5,538 |
1982 | 5,208 |
1983 | 4,702 |
1984 | 4,506 |
1985 | 4,299 |
1986 | 4,224 |
1987 | 4,153 |
1988 | 4,172 |
1989 | 4,111 |
1990 | 3,899 |
1991 | 3,670 |
1992 | 3,222 |
1993 | 2,882 |
1994 | 2,563 |
1995 | 2,402 |
1996 | 2,229 |
1997 | 2,096 |
1998 | 1,847 |
1999 | 1,872 |
2000 | 1,750 |
2001 | 1,652 |
2002 | 1,521 |
2003 | 1,406 |
2004 | 1,450 |
2005 | 1,302 |
2006 | 1,374 |
2007 | 1,175 |
2008 | 1,089 |
2009 | 926 |
2010 | 913 |
2011 | 889 |
2012 | 797 |
2013 | 745 |
2014 | 791 |
2015 | 704 |
2016 | 728 |
2017 | 659 |
2018 | 587 |
2019 | 540 |
2020 | 502 |
2021 | 504 |
2022 | 532 |
2023 | 457 |
2024 | 495 |