Ronaldo
Every Ronaldo since 1914 — 6,043 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ronaldo
Ronaldo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,988 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 6,043 American babies have been named Ronaldo. Its peak came in 1998, when 359 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ronaldo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ronaldo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #1,988 |
| 2024 | 81 | #1,951 |
| 2023 | 84 | #1,890 |
| 2022 | 85 | #1,871 |
| 2021 | 81 | #1,899 |
| 2020 | 83 | #1,812 |
| 2019 | 83 | #1,838 |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,600 |
| 2017 | 119 | #1,447 |
| 2016 | 129 | #1,378 |
| 2015 | 160 | #1,164 |
| 2014 | 161 | #1,169 |
| 2013 | 148 | #1,215 |
| 2012 | 144 | #1,234 |
| 2011 | 154 | #1,166 |
| 2010 | 204 | #970 |
| 2009 | 196 | #1,005 |
| 2008 | 179 | #1,060 |
| 2007 | 212 | #937 |
| 2006 | 264 | #787 |
| 2005 | 201 | #898 |
| 2004 | 240 | #759 |
| 2003 | 236 | #756 |
| 2002 | 224 | #772 |
| 2001 | 167 | #934 |
| 2000 | 177 | #889 |
| 1995 | 36 | #2,247 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,435 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,215 |
| 1980 | 28 | #1,994 |
| 1975 | 21 | #2,188 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,928 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,903 |
| 1960 | 26 | #1,613 |
| 1955 | 21 | #1,718 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,417 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,266 |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,828 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,244 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,765 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ronaldo
- Ronaldo Soccer player · b. 1976
- Ronaldo Henrique Silva Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ronaldo in 2025?
Ronaldo ranked #1,988 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ronaldo?
6,043 babies have been named Ronaldo in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ronaldo most popular?
Ronaldo peaked in 1998, when 359 newborns received the name.
Is Ronaldo a boy or girl name?
Ronaldo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ronaldo rising or falling?
Ronaldo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ronaldo?
Well-known people named Ronaldo include Ronaldo (soccer player), Ronaldo Henrique Silva (soccer player).