Ronal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Ronal originates from the Celtic name 'Ragnwald,' meaning 'ruler's advisor.' It has evolved through several historical forms, including Reginald and Ronald, reflecting a journey through language changes. The name conveys traits of leadership and wisdom. It does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 20th century. Variants include Ronald and Ron. Today, Ronal is seen as a modern name with positive connotations, and it is associated with notable figures in sports.

The name Ronal is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ronal has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ronal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4555th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1470th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1790th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3112th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4889th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4796th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7747th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ronal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ronal"

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Pronunciation

/ˈroʊnəl/

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Origin

Celtic

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Etymology

Ronal is derived from the Old Celtic name 'Ragnwald,' which means 'ruler's advisor' or 'counselor.'

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Meaning

ruler's advisor, counselor

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Language Evolution

Ragnwald, Reginald, Ronald, Ronal

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variation of Ronald.

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Variants & Derivatives

Ronald, Ron, Ronn, Roni

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Ronal is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with strength and leadership.

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Famous People

Ronaldo Nazário, Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ronal"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Ronal"

"Ronal" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4555th of 7545 43
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1470th of 6773 404
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1790th of 7552 362
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3112th of 10718 170
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 4889th of 16616 150
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 4796th of 24088 278
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 7747th of 23106 118

Regional Popularity of "Ronal" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 60.14%
1415th/2353
68.97%
1067th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 68.03%
1941st/2853
60.61%
1682nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 76.12%
3931st/5164
- 51.03%
3808th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Ronal" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Ronal"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Ronal" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.