Name meaning & stats
Ronald
Ronald means “ruler's counsel” (Germanic origin). 918,078 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Ronalds are 2.3× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“ruler's counsel”
GermanicWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
918,078 US babies were named Ronald between 1940 and 2025.
Where Ronalds end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 2.3× | High · 84 people |
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 71 people |
| Basketball player | 1.5× | High · 64 people |
| Lawyer | 1.7× | High · 29 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Ronalds show up 2.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Ronald has a surprise career: 2.3×
Spelling family
Ronald is the main spelling
- Ronald 100%
- Ronold <1%
- Ronnald <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)