Rondal is an uncommon given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'hrónd' meaning 'bull seal' and 'álr' translating to 'elf'. It was popularized by the poet Robert Service who used the name Rondal in his 1907 book "Songs of a Sourdough". The name Rondal is often associated with strength, uniqueness, and a touch of mystique due to its origin and literary connection.
These statistics indicate a fluctuating popularity of the name Rondal over time. The name's usage peaked in the late 1930s and early 1940s, with a high of 56 births in both 1938 and 1943. However, from the mid-1940s onwards, there was a significant decrease in its popularity, reaching as low as 5 births in some recent years like 2009 and 2012. Overall, a total of 1864 babies were named Rondal between 1917 and 2012.