Ronald is a name of English origin that has been in use for centuries. It is derived from the Old Germanic elements "Hrōth" meaning "fame" and "nand" meaning "bold". Therefore, the name Ronald literally means "bold fame".
The name Ronald was first brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It became popular in Scotland during the Middle Ages, where it was often used as a given name or a surname.
Some notable people with the name Ronald include the American president Ronald Reagan, the British author Ronald Dahl (better known as Roald Dahl), and the Scottish poet Ronald Duncan.
Statistics for the name Ronald:
The name Ronald saw a consistent but modest popularity during the mid-twentieth century in the United States. According to recorded birth data, there were 5 babies named Ronald in 1955 and this number rose slightly to 7 births in 1956. This indicates that over these two years, between 1955 and 1956, a total of 12 babies were given the name Ronald across the United States.
This data suggests that during this period, Ronald was not one of the most popular names but still held some level of popularity among parents who chose it for their children. It's important to note that popularity can fluctuate over time and from region to region.