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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rhonda — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rhonan|Rhone
WelshGirl↓ Fading

Rhonda

RAH-un-duh · 3 syllables

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#11903
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#11903
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#6346 in 2023
5yr change
-5557 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #11903 · 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 girl names
Top 200 girl names
Welsh girl names
Rhonda

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #11903

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-5557 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
25 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Welsh OriginVintage1950s-1970s PeakGirl NameClassic3-syllableMid-CenturyDeclining PopularityRetro Revival Potential
Character
fierce competitive drivestriking visual presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rhondas

resilientfiercepioneeringdeterminedbold
STRONG
High confidence

Rhonda is a Welsh girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11903 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -5557 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11903 · very rare
Rhonda at a Glance
Meaning:From Welsh 'Rhonwen' meaning 'fair spear' or 'slender spear'. Also potentially from Greek 'Rhonda' relating to 'flowing stream'.
Language root:Welsh · Greek · Latin
Peak rank:#6346 in 2023
5yr change:-5557 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Rhonda Fleming
Actress
Rhonda Rousey
MMA Fighter & Actress
Similar Sound
RondaRhondaRolandaRhonaRonaRondi
Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rhonda · Overview
Summary

Rhonda is a Welsh girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #11903 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Vintage · Classic character
Rhonda carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 5557 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
rhonda.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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