How Many People Are Named Ronald?
1,085,633
people in the United States are named Ronald
1 in 308 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#37
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
0.3241%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
34,973 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Scottish, English
Pronunciation:
RAHN-əld (English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Scottish form of RAGNVALDR, a name introduced to Scotland by Scandinavian settlers and invaders. It became popular outside Scotland during the 20th century. A famous bearer was American actor and president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 68.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1883 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
84,950
California
84,817
Pennsylvania
83,338
Illinois
70,494
Ohio
70,494
Michigan
60,394
Texas
41,420
Indiana
32,907
New Jersey
30,131
Missouri
28,922
💡 Fun Facts About "Ronald"
- 495 babies were named Ronald in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1883
- Most popular in New York
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