Holding steady.
Popularity of Rondal since 1917
Babies named Rondal per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rondal's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 116 |
| 1930s | 305 |
| 1940s | 461 |
| 1950s | 329 |
| 1960s | 308 |
| 1970s | 173 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rondal is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1917, a time when inventive name forms were gaining popularity. Its most notable period of use was the 1930s, with a peak in 1938, though even then it never ranked among the top names. The name likely emerged as a variant or respelling of the more common Ronald, sharing its initial sound and consonant pattern. However, without a clear literary or historical anchor, its etymology remains speculative. Over the decades, Rondal's usage has been very stable, albeit at extremely low frequencies, and it has not seen a revival. Today, it is an uncommon choice, appealing perhaps to those seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name from the mid-20th century.
Rondal first appeared in U.S. records around 1917, peaking in the 1930s. It may derive from Ronald (Old Norse Rögnvaldr, 'ruler's counsel') with an altered ending, or be a completely invented name. The element 'Rond-' could echo names like Ronda or Rondo, but no definitive etymology is established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Ronnie
Sibling names for Rondal
Names that share Rondal's style, for a brother or sister.
