Total births
865
Boys' name · since 1927
Ronold
Since 1927, U.S. Social Security records show 865 babies named Ronold, peaking in 1950. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 865
- total births
- 1927–1975
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Ronold is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 865 have been recorded since 1927.
Social Security Administration records show Ronold recorded 865 times among boys since 1927, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 1975.
- 865 total births
- 1927–1975 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
865 boys have been named Ronold since 1927, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1975.
- 865
- total births
- 1927–1975
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Ronold was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
35 babies were named Ronold in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Ronold's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ronold's SSA record in two at 1951 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1950 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ronold at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Ronold popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1975
- Peak year (1950)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Ronold by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Ronold's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Ronold births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 21
1920s
21 births
- 1930s
1930s
135 births
- 1940s
1940s
260 births
- 1950s
1950s
239 births
- 1960s
1960s
164 births
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 260 births (30% of all-time use).
How Ronold compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ronold's total volume
Ronold vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ronold by state
Where Ronold concentrates geographically, total births since 1927
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
Illinois share of Ronold's total US births 0.6%
5 of 865 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ronold? ▼
Since 1927, Social Security records show 865 babies named Ronold. The most recent recorded year was 1975. Its busiest year on record was 1950, with 35 births.
When was Ronold most popular? ▼
Ronold was most popular in the 1940s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Ronold most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ronold are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Ronold been used? ▼
Ronold has been recorded in Social Security data since 1927, spanning 49 years of data through 1975.
What names are similar to Ronold? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ronald, Ronnie, Ron, Ronan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ronold's data
- Ronold's decade-level peak was the 1940s (260 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Ronolds (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ronold
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ronold
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1927–1975 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ronold: Baby Name Since 1927 - 865 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ronold. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ronold draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.