Zona
Zona is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Girdle, belt, or zone.
Origin and history
Zona is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the word for 'girdle' or 'belt'. It was moderately used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and remains a rare, vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
4,567 babies in the United States have been named Zona since 1880. It ranks #2587 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2036.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.3 %)
- KY (15.9 %)
- OK (13.5 %)
- NC (5 %)
- CA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 174 |
| 1890-1900 | 267 |
| 1900-1910 | 344 |
| 1910-1920 | 744 |
| 1920-1930 | 841 |
| 1930-1940 | 749 |
| 1940-1950 | 530 |
| 1950-1960 | 395 |
| 1960-1970 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 69 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 53 |
| 2010-2019 | 105 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Zona
- Zona Gale: Author, Playwright
Fun facts
- Author Zona Gale became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921.
- Zona reached its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.