Boy
Ronald
mighty counselor
About Ronald
Strong and dependable, Ronald represents timeless masculinity and steadfast character. This classic choice has weathered decades without losing its appeal, continuing to grace birth certificates with dignified regularity. The name suggests leadership qualities and moral fortitude, perhaps influenced by presidents, actors, and influential figures who have carried it with distinction. Ronald offers flexibility through its various nickname options, allowing a boy to choose his preferred identity as he grows. Parents selecting this name often value tradition and appreciate names with proven staying power. It pronounces clearly across languages and cultures, reducing confusion in our increasingly connected world. Ronald maintains its ground without following fleeting trends, making it an anchor name that won't feel dated in twenty years. For families seeking substance over novelty, Ronald delivers exactly that promise.
Popularity of the Name Ronald
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #867 | ||||
| 1884 | #601 | ||||
| 1886 | #534 | ||||
| 1887 | #735 | ||||
| 1888 | #521 | ||||
| 1889 | #663 | ||||
| 1890 | #411 | ||||
| 1891 | #753 | ||||
| 1892 | #493 | ||||
| 1893 | #817 | ||||
| 1894 | #415 | ||||
| 1895 | #389 | ||||
| 1896 | #416 | ||||
| 1897 | #319 | ||||
| 1898 | #388 | ||||
| 1899 | #352 | ||||
| 1900 | #348 | #43 | |||
| 1901 | #266 | #41 | |||
| 1902 | #271 | #40 | |||
| 1903 | #254 | #32 | |||
| 1904 | #271 | #33 | |||
| 1905 | #279 | #35 | |||
| 1906 | #226 | #26 | |||
| 1907 | #218 | #26 | |||
| 1908 | #247 | #23 | |||
| 1909 | #225 | #21 | |||
| 1910 | #215 | #19 | |||
| 1911 | #218 | #13 | |||
| 1912 | #191 | #11 | |||
| 1913 | #167 | #13 | |||
| 1914 | #163 | #11 | |||
| 1915 | #155 | #11 | |||
| 1916 | #167 | #11 | |||
| 1917 | #165 | #16 | |||
| 1918 | #176 | #10 | |||
| 1919 | #171 | #10 | |||
| 1920 | #168 | #7 | |||
| 1921 | #154 | #7 | |||
| 1922 | #147 | #7 | |||
| 1923 | #142 | #7 | |||
| 1924 | #130 | #7 | |||
| 1925 | #104 | #6 | |||
| 1926 | #88 | #5 | |||
| 1927 | #63 | #6 | |||
| 1928 | #50 | #5 | |||
| 1929 | #45 | #5 | |||
| 1930 | #37 | #5 | |||
| 1931 | #27 | #5 | |||
| 1932 | #16 | #9 | |||
| 1933 | #12 | #4 | |||
| 1934 | #11 | #6 | |||
| 1935 | #12 | #8 | |||
| 1936 | #12 | #8 | |||
| 1937 | #11 | #9 | |||
| 1938 | #10 | #9 | |||
| 1939 | #10 | #9 | |||
| 1940 | #10 | #13 | |||
| 1941 | #9 | #12 | |||
| 1942 | #9 | #11 | |||
| 1943 | #9 | #19 | |||
| 1944 | #10 | #21 | |||
| 1945 | #10 | #16 | |||
| 1946 | #10 | #23 | |||
| 1947 | #11 | #20 | |||
| 1948 | #10 | #24 | |||
| 1949 | #11 | #29 | |||
| 1950 | #12 | #28 | |||
| 1951 | #12 | #31 | |||
| 1952 | #15 | #39 | |||
| 1953 | #15 | #36 | |||
| 1954 | #15 | #36 | |||
| 1955 | #18 | #42 | |||
| 1956 | #15 | #54 | |||
| 1957 | #17 | #47 | |||
| 1958 | #19 | #58 | |||
| 1959 | #21 | #60 | |||
| 1960 | #21 | #59 | |||
| 1961 | #24 | #61 | |||
| 1962 | #25 | #67 | |||
| 1963 | #23 | #68 | |||
| 1964 | #24 | #79 | #90 | ||
| 1965 | #24 | #80 | #104 | ||
| 1966 | #24 | #81 | #106 | ||
| 1967 | #24 | #101 | #106 | ||
| 1968 | #25 | #98 | #97 | ||
| 1969 | #29 | #100 | #124 | ||
| 1970 | #29 | #126 | #137 | ||
| 1971 | #31 | #128 | #139 | ||
| 1972 | #32 | #130 | #127 | ||
| 1973 | #40 | #135 | #144 | ||
| 1974 | #42 | #181 | #171 | ||
| 1975 | #46 | #160 | #148 | ||
| 1976 | #49 | #158 | #166 | ||
| 1977 | #53 | #189 | #218 | ||
| 1978 | #55 | #207 | #178 | ||
| 1979 | #54 | #161 | #151 | ||
| 1980 | #58 | #214 | #155 | ||
| 1981 | #59 | #168 | #227 | ||
| 1982 | #60 | #235 | #194 | ||
| 1983 | #64 | #257 | #277 | ||
| 1984 | #67 | #189 | #173 | ||
| 1985 | #71 | #230 | #180 | ||
| 1986 | #75 | #246 | #279 | ||
| 1987 | #73 | #253 | #246 | ||
| 1988 | #79 | #243 | #311 | ||
| 1989 | #85 | #261 | |||
| 1990 | #97 | #317 | |||
| 1991 | #101 | #258 | #378 | #183 | |
| 1992 | #112 | #218 | |||
| 1993 | #122 | #390 | #227 | ||
| 1994 | #137 | #280 | #250 | ||
| 1995 | #146 | #249 | |||
| 1996 | #156 | #423 | #275 | ||
| 1997 | #164 | #700 | #349 | ||
| 1998 | #182 | #517 | #320 | ||
| 1999 | #186 | #735 | #323 | #336 | |
| 2000 | #203 | #623 | #434 | ||
| 2001 | #212 | #858 | #332 | ||
| 2002 | #227 | #876 | #404 | ||
| 2003 | #237 | #810 | #618 | #499 | |
| 2004 | #232 | #872 | #612 | #435 | |
| 2005 | #255 | #743 | #468 | ||
| 2006 | #249 | #942 | #556 | ||
| 2007 | #293 | #734 | #615 | #670 | |
| 2008 | #307 | #738 | #614 | ||
| 2009 | #341 | #853 | #724 | ||
| 2010 | #343 | #646 | |||
| 2011 | #342 | #872 | #890 | #984 | |
| 2012 | #378 | #999 | #877 | #653 | |
| 2013 | #402 | #770 | |||
| 2014 | #394 | #876 | #759 | ||
| 2015 | #435 | #773 | |||
| 2016 | #429 | #761 | #899 | ||
| 2017 | #462 | #718 | #822 | ||
| 2018 | #491 | #596 | #901 | ||
| 2019 | #527 | #655 | #927 | ||
| 2020 | #559 | #727 | |||
| 2021 | #562 | #618 | #934 | ||
| 2022 | #559 | #683 | |||
| 2023 | #613 | #749 | |||
| 2024 | #575 | #807 | |||
| 2025 | #638 | #684 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ronald
Names Similar to Ronald
Nicknames for Ronald
- Ron
- Ronnie
- Ronny
- R.J.
Famous People Named Ronald
| Ronald Reagan | 40th President of the United States |
| Ronaldinho | Brazilian footballer |
| Ronald Colman | British actor |
| Ronald D. Moore | American screenwriter and producer |
| Ronald Fisher | British statistician and geneticist |
| Ronald Coase | British economist |
| Ronald Pickup | British actor |
| Ronald Isley | American musician |
| Ronald Lee Ermey | American actor |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Ronaldinho Gaúcho | Brazilian footballer |
| Ronaldinho Carioca | Brazilian footballer |
| Ronald Ross | British physician and Nobel laureate |
| Ronald McNair | American astronaut |
| Ronald Harwood | British playwright and screenwriter |
| Ronald Venetiaan | Surinamese politician |
| Ronald Syme | New Zealand historian |
| Ronald Hutton | British historian |
| Ronald Neame | British filmmaker |
| Ronald Bell | American musician and founding member of Kool & the Gang |
Characters Named Ronald
| Ronald Weasley | Harry Potter series |
| Ronald McDonald | McDonald's mascot |
| Ronald Stoppable | Kim Possible series |
| Ronald "Mac" McDonald | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia |
| Ronald "Red" Daniels | Call of Duty - WWII video game |
| Ronald Ulysses "Ron" Swanson | Parks and Recreation |
| Ronald Miller | Can't Buy Me Love |
| Ronald "Ronnie" Gardocki | The Shield TV series |
| Ronald "Ron" Stansfield | Léon - The Professional |
| Ronald "Ronnie" Kray | Legend |
| Ronald "Ronnie" Banks | How High |
| Ronald "Ron" Burgundy | Anchorman - The Legend of Ron Burgundy |
| Ronald "Ron" Weems | The Benchwarmers |
| Ronald "Ron" Anderson | The Walking Dead TV series |
| Ronald "Ron" Strickland | Fist Fight |
| Ronald "Ron" Weasley | A Very Potter Musical |
| Ronald "Ron" Witwicky | Transformers film series |
| Ronald "Ron" Tully | Sons of Anarchy TV series |