Ronaldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ronaldo originates from the Latin 'Reginaldus', meaning 'ruler' or 'counselor'. It evolved through various forms including Ronald before becoming the modern name Ronaldo. It is associated with traits of leadership and success. The name has no biblical relevance but gained popularity in the late 20th century largely through the influence of famous footballers.
The name Ronaldo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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, Ronaldo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ronaldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5111th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3221st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1876th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1904th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2310th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 872nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1557th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ronaldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ronaldo"
Pronunciation
/rəˈnɑːldoʊ/
Origin
Spanish/Portuguese
Etymology
The name Ronaldo is derived from the Latin name 'Reginaldus', which means 'ruler' or 'counselor'. It became popular in the Iberian Peninsula through the influence of the Norman name 'Ronald'.
Meaning
ruler, counselor
Language Evolution
Reginaldus, Ronald, Ronaldo
Historical Usage
Ronaldo gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly due to the fame of the Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, known simply as Ronaldo, who rose to prominence in the 1990s.
Variants & Derivatives
Ronald, Ron, Roni
Modern Popularity & Image
Ronaldo is currently viewed as a stylish and dynamic name, often associated with sports excellence and success, largely due to associations with famous athletes and public figures.
Famous People
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ronaldo"
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 "Ronaldo"
"Ronaldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5111th of 7545 | 29 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3221st of 6773 | 101 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1876th of 7552 | 336 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1904th of 10718 | 368 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2310th of 16616 | 448 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 872nd of 24088 | 3,367 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1557th of 23106 | 1,317 |
Regional Popularity of "Ronaldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
71.21% 1108th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
53.62% 1303rd/2430 |
50.40% 1438th/2853 |
45.01% 1249th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
44.74% 1574th/3518 |
29.13% 1178th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
33.85% 1758th/5194 |
29.03% 1834th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.13% 1289th/4582 |
22.19% 1146th/5164 |
11.28% 825th/7313 |
8.55% 638th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.66% 2098th/3984 |
41.88% 1879th/4487 |
20.55% 1402nd/6822 |
18.04% 1132nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ronaldo" 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 "Ronaldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ronaldo" 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.