Vonda
Vonda is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Wanderer, stem, or woman of the Wendish tribe.
Origin and history
Vonda is a female given name of Slavic origin, often considered a variant of Wanda, which is traditionally linked to the ancient Wendish people or words meaning 'stem' or 'wanderer'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has become exceedingly rare in recent years. Today, it carries a retro, mid-century American charm.
Popularity in the United States
10,312 babies in the United States have been named Vonda since 1880. It ranks #1604 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9 %)
- KY (7.6 %)
- IN (7.4 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- NC (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 35 |
| 1910-1920 | 261 |
| 1920-1930 | 599 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,050 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,181 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,625 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,005 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,175 |
| 1980-1990 | 246 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 35 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Vonda
- Vonda Shepard: Singer, Songwriter
- Vonda Kay Van Dyke: Miss America, Author
Fun facts
- Vonda developed as an English phonetic variant of the Polish name Wanda.
- The name experienced its highest levels of popularity in the U.S. between the 1930s and 1960s.