Rona
Rona is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Rough island (Gaelic/Norse) or 'my joy' (Hebrew).
Origin and history
Rona is a feminine given name with roots linked to the Scottish island of Rona, derived from Old Norse meaning 'rough island'. It is also used as a short form of Ronaldine or Rhona, or as a Hebrew name meaning 'my joy'. In the United States, it has been a moderately rare choice throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
5,444 babies in the United States have been named Rona since 1880. It ranks #2335 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2053.
States where it is most popular
- NY (40.8 %)
- CA (13.4 %)
- PA (11.3 %)
- NJ (5.9 %)
- TX (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 153 |
| 1930-1940 | 358 |
| 1940-1950 | 922 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,054 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,333 |
| 1970-1980 | 766 |
| 1980-1990 | 208 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 103 |
| 2010-2019 | 204 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Rona
- Rona Jaffe: Novelist, Writer
- Rona Barrett: Journalist, Columnist
- Rona Mitra: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- North Rona and South Rona are remote Scottish islands that inspired the geographic use of the name.
- In Hebrew, Rona (רוֹנָה) is a feminine name translating to 'my joy' or 'my song'.