Ronald
girl nameRonald entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #853 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#853
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1920s | #2646 |
| 1930s | #1032 |
| 1940s | #967 |
| 1950s | #1185 |
| 1960s | #1225 |
| 1970s | #1699 |
| 1980s | #2704 |
| 1990s | #9300 |
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Ronald are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ronald alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ronald in 2025?
- Ronald is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ronald most popular?
- Ronald peaked in 1946, reaching #853 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ronald with classmates?
- Ronald will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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