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

Female
0.4%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 68.8 years old

Young (<30) 36,508
3.4%
Adult (30–60) 243,495
22.4%
Senior (>60) 805,630
74.2%

📈 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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