Ronald
Ronald is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler's counselor or advice from the powerful.
Origin and history
Ronald is derived from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr, composed of elements meaning advice or counsel and ruler. While traditionally given to boys, it saw modest historically documented use as a feminine name in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, feminine usage of Ronald in the U.S. is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,844 babies in the United States have been named Ronald since 1880. It ranks #2848 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.4 %)
- CA (16.1 %)
- PA (14.2 %)
- IL (13.8 %)
- OH (12 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 111 |
| 1930-1940 | 482 |
| 1940-1950 | 701 |
| 1950-1960 | 715 |
| 1960-1970 | 800 |
| 1970-1980 | 598 |
| 1980-1990 | 375 |
| 1990-2000 | 57 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ron, Ronnie, Ronny
Fun facts
- Ronald is the Scottish and English form of the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr.
- Over 3,800 girls in the U.S. were named Ronald during the 20th century, peak usage occurring mid-century.