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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ronal — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ronak|Ronald
CelticBoy↑↑ Surging

Ronal

ROH-uhl · 2 syllables

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Boy
#7616
↑↑ Surging
#7616
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#7009 in 2021
5yr change
+521 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7616 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Ronal

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7616

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+521 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishNatureBoy2-syllableOld Irish RootRareEarthyBotanicalRisingPre-peak
Character
rustic, nature-rooted
STRONG
High confidence

Ronal is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7616 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +521 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7616 · very rare
Ronal at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', associated with the rowan tree bearing bright red berries
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#7009 in 2021
5yr change:+521 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Rowan◈Ronan◈Roan◈RomanRonaldRonin◈
Similar Style
Soren◈LeifFinn◈Caspian◈Stellan◈Beckett◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ronal
Wren◈IvyHazel◈Rowan◈CormacSilas◈
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Finn◈
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Caspian◈
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↑ Rising
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ronal · Overview
Summary

Ronal is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7616 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Ronal scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 521 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Earthy character
Ronal carries a grounded, cool, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Ronal is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
ronal.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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