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Ronald

Recorded 1883–2025 · United States

Ronald was most popular in 1947, when 34,972 American babies were given the name — ranking #15 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,289, with 438 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 1,086,091 people named Ronald.

Most popular in1947
Rank that year#15
Births that year34,972
Total since 18801,086,091

Ronald over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Ronald’s peak in 1947. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Norse · "ruler's counsel"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org