Ronna
Ronna is a girl's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Ruler's counselor, or joy/song.
Origin and history
Ronna is a feminine given name with multiple etymological roots. It often functions as a feminine form of Ronald, derived from Old Norse elements meaning ruler's counselor, or as a variant of the Hebrew name Rona, meaning joy or song. Though it experienced modest popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States, it is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
4,623 babies in the United States have been named Ronna since 1880. It ranks #2569 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- PA (13.8 %)
- IL (11.3 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 136 |
| 1940-1950 | 883 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,300 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,357 |
| 1970-1980 | 564 |
| 1980-1990 | 212 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 45 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Ronna
- Ronna McDaniel: Political strategist, Party chair
- Ronna Romney: Politician, Radio host
Fun facts
- Ronna developed both as a Scandinavian-derived feminine form of Ronald and as a modernized spelling of the Hebrew name Rona.
- The name saw its highest US usage during the mid-20th century alongside similar-sounding names like Donna and Rhonda.