Ronda
Ronda is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Good or noisy river valley.
Origin and history
Ronda is a feminine name primarily derived from the Welsh placename Rhondda, meaning 'good' or 'noisy', referring to a river valley in South Wales. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1960s. Today, it is a classic name that has become relatively rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
34,315 babies in the United States have been named Ronda since 1880. It ranks #756 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2094.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.1 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 277 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,741 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,854 |
| 1960-1970 | 16,281 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,928 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,589 |
| 1990-2000 | 422 |
| 2000-2010 | 105 |
| 2010-2019 | 38 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Ronda
- Ronda Rousey: Mixed Martial Artist, Wrestler
Nicknames
Ron, Ronni, Ronnie
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to the Rhondda Valley, an area in South Wales famous for its historic coal mining industry.
- Ronda reached its highest usage in the United States during the 1960s before gradually declining.