Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Ronal since 1918
Babies named Ronal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 9 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 216 |
| 1940s | 282 |
| 1950s | 168 |
| 1960s | 160 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 194 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Ronal is a rare masculine name that appears to be a simplified variant of the classic Ronald. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1918, a time when Ronald itself was gaining popularity. Ronal's peak year was 1939, during the same era when long-form Ronald was at its height. Since then, usage has remained very low and stable, with a 2025 rank of 5,608 and an incidence of 1 in 106,755 births. The name has never been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, uncommon use. While it lacks the historical depth of Ronald, Ronal offers a streamlined alternative for parents who prefer a shorter, more straightforward spelling.
Ronal is a short form of Ronald, which itself derives from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr, meaning 'ruler's counsel' or 'advice ruler.' The name Ronald was brought to Scotland by Norse settlers and became common in the English-speaking world. Ronal likely emerged as a simplified spelling or variant, particularly in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Ronnie
Variants: Ronald, Ronalde
Sibling names for Ronal
Names that share Ronal's style, for a brother or sister.
