Nona
Nona is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Ninth.
Origin and history
Nona is a feminine given name of Latin origin, traditionally meaning 'ninth'. In Roman mythology, Nona was the goddess of pregnancy and one of the three Fates. Although it was moderately popular in the United States during the early 20th century, it has become relatively rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
16,708 babies in the United States have been named Nona since 1880. It ranks #1186 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1994.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.2 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- OK (5.3 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- AR (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 423 |
| 1890-1900 | 785 |
| 1900-1910 | 916 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,017 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,671 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,681 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,178 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,434 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,097 |
| 1970-1980 | 529 |
| 1980-1990 | 249 |
| 1990-2000 | 184 |
| 2000-2010 | 178 |
| 2010-2019 | 259 |
| 2020-2029 | 107 |
Famous people named Nona
- Nona Hendryx: Singer, Songwriter
- Nona Gaye: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- Nona was the Roman goddess who spun the thread of life, corresponding to Clotho in Greek mythology.
- Historically, Nona was sometimes bestowed upon the ninth child born into a family.