Ronaldo
Boy nameRonaldo has been given to 6,043 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1998.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,043
Peak year
1998 (359 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1914
10-year trend
▼ -52%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Ronaldo's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #889 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ronaldo — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ronaldo.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ronaldo?
Ronaldo has been given to 6,043 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ronaldo peak?
Ronaldo peaked in 1998, when 359 babies were given the name.
Is Ronaldo a girl or boy name?
Ronaldo is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Ronaldo are boys).
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