Ramona
Ramona is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Wise protector or counsel protection.
Origin and history
Ramona is the feminine form of Ramón, derived from the Germanic name Raymond. It gained widespread popularity in the United States following the publication of Helen Hunt Jackson's famous 1884 novel 'Ramona'. It remains a classic, recognizable choice with steady usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
70,874 babies in the United States have been named Ramona since 1880. It ranks #471 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #746.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- OH (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 55 |
| 1890-1900 | 232 |
| 1900-1910 | 491 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,207 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,680 |
| 1930-1940 | 10,118 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,803 |
| 1950-1960 | 14,650 |
| 1960-1970 | 12,926 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,784 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,351 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,115 |
| 2000-2010 | 881 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,432 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,149 |
Famous people named Ramona
- Ramona Singer: Television personality, Entrepreneur
- Ramona Quimby: Fictional character
Nicknames
Mona, Romy
Fun facts
- The name's popularity in the U.S. surged significantly after the release of Helen Hunt Jackson's best-selling 1884 novel 'Ramona'.
- Although popularized as a Spanish feminine name, its ultimate roots trace back to the Old High German elements meaning counsel and protection.