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How Many People Are Named Ronald?
Estimated people named Ronald living in the U.S. today
690,643
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,085,633
- Peak year: 1947 (34,973 births)
- Estimated living today: 690,643
Ronald by age group — who carries the name today?
Ronald popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ronald
Ronald has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,085,633 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 690,643 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 495 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Ronalds you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Ronald in the US?
An estimated 690,643 people named Ronald are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ronald common — about 1 in 495 Americans.
Is Ronald a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ronald is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Ronald most popular?
Ronald peaked in 1947, when 34,973 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ronald?
Ronald ranks #52 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 32 out of 100 (higher means rarer).