Romona
Romona is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wise protector or counsel protection.
Origin and history
Romona is a variant spelling of Ramona, which stems from the Germanic name Raimunda, meaning wise protector. It gained moderate usage in the mid-20th century in the United States, though it remains a rare alternative to its primary spelling today. Recent birth records indicate it is given to only a handful of children each year.
Popularity in the United States
5,175 babies in the United States have been named Romona since 1880. It ranks #2403 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2075.
States where it is most popular
- LA (17.4 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- IL (9.2 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 97 |
| 1920-1930 | 465 |
| 1930-1940 | 699 |
| 1940-1950 | 583 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,152 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,226 |
| 1970-1980 | 595 |
| 1980-1990 | 196 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 34 |
| 2010-2019 | 22 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Nicknames
Mona, Romy, Ro
Fun facts
- Romona originated as a spelling variant of Ramona, a name popularized by Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel.
- While the traditional spelling Ramona remains well-known, Romona is much less common today in the United States.