Ronald

Rank 559th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Ronald was 559th most popular baby name for boys and 1,124th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 529 babies were named Ronald in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,369 babies in the United States were named Ronald. Today, the average age of someone named Ronald is around 63 to 67 years old.

The name "Ronald" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Ronald is Ron.

Ronald Meaning & Origin

The name Ronald is of Old Norse origin, meaning "ruler's counselor" or "wise leader," evoking strength and guidance.

The name Ronald is described as brave, authoritative and friendly.

Pronunciation

Ronald is pronounced ro-nald in English. The name Ronald has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ronald

Famous people named Ronald include Ronald Reagan, former president of the United States, and Ronald McDonald, the clown mascot of the McDonald's fast food chain.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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