Rhonda
Rhonda is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Noisy river, or good spear.
Origin and history
Rhonda is a feminine name derived from the Welsh river name Rhondda, meaning 'noisy' or 'good spear'. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is considered a classic mid-century name and is used less frequently.
Popularity in the United States
208,069 babies in the United States have been named Rhonda since 1880. It ranks #191 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2016.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.9 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- OH (6 %)
- IL (5 %)
- MI (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 42 |
| 1920-1930 | 71 |
| 1930-1940 | 372 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,821 |
| 1950-1960 | 59,816 |
| 1960-1970 | 93,607 |
| 1970-1980 | 37,946 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,572 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,948 |
| 2000-2010 | 549 |
| 2010-2019 | 240 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Rhonda
- Rhonda Fleming: Actress, Singer
- Rhonda Vincent: Musician, Singer
- Rhonda Byrne: Author, Producer
Nicknames
Ronnie, Roni
Fun facts
- Rhonda reached its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1950s and 1960s.
- The name was immortalized in the 1965 hit song 'Help Me, Rhonda' by The Beach Boys.