Yolonda
Yolonda is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Violet flower.
Origin and history
Yolonda is a variant spelling of Yolanda, which originates from the medieval French name Iolante, derived from the Greek elements for 'violet' and 'flower'. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, this specific spelling is quite rare for modern newborns.
Popularity in the United States
3,874 babies in the United States have been named Yolonda since 1880. It ranks #2837 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.3 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
- LA (8.5 %)
- OH (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 37 |
| 1940-1950 | 107 |
| 1950-1960 | 484 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,187 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,375 |
| 1980-1990 | 480 |
| 1990-2000 | 145 |
| 2000-2010 | 38 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Yolonda
- Yolonda Ross: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Yolie, Yola, Lonnie
Fun facts
- Yolonda is a phonetic spelling variant of Yolanda, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century.
- The name shares its ultimate etymological roots with the violet flower, long associated with modesty and sweetness.