Ronnald
Ronnald is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Ruler's counselor or advice-ruler.
Origin and history
Ronnald is a spelling variant of the classic masculine name Ronald, which derives from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr. It combines elements meaning advice or counsel and ruler. While less common than the single-'n' spelling, it has occasionally appeared in American birth records throughout the twentieth century.
Popularity in the United States
723 babies in the United States have been named Ronnald since 1880. It ranks #3953 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.5 %)
- OH (30.3 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 39 |
| 1940-1950 | 230 |
| 1950-1960 | 276 |
| 1960-1970 | 141 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ron, Ronnie, Ronny
Fun facts
- Ronnald is a phonetic double-n spelling variant of Ronald, which originated in Scotland via Old Norse settlers.
- The double-n spelling experienced its highest US usage in the mid-20th century alongside the peak popularity of Ronald.