Ronald
boy name#637 in 2025Ronald entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #9 in 1941, ranks #637 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1883–2025
#637
rank today
#9
peak (1941)
438
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #616 |
| 1890s | #460 |
| 1900s | #259 |
| 1910s | #178 |
| 1920s | #109 |
| 1930s | #16 |
| 1940s | #10 |
| 1950s | #16 |
| 1960s | #24 |
| 1970s | #43 |
| 1980s | #69 |
| 1990s | #140 |
| 2000s | #256 |
| 2010s | #420 |
| 2020s | #584 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ronald has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 682,000 people named Ronald are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ronald alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 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 ranks #637 among US boy names in 2025, with 438 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ronald most popular?
- Ronald peaked in 1941, reaching #9 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ronald with classmates?
- Ronald will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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