Rona
Every Rona since 1896 — 5,444 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rona
Rona is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1896, 5,444 American babies have been named Rona. Its peak came in 1966, when 153 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,195 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,184 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,032 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,201 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,589 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,140 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,431 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,676 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,103 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,270 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,168 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,503 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,546 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,045 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,321 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,987 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,862 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,677 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,785 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,763 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,156 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,275 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,084 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,186 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,730 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,412 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,826 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,953 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,295 |
| 1975 | 66 | #1,540 |
| 1970 | 138 | #933 |
| 1965 | 105 | #1,022 |
| 1960 | 135 | #913 |
| 1955 | 118 | #904 |
| 1950 | 111 | #832 |
| 1945 | 72 | #896 |
| 1940 | 67 | #876 |
| 1935 | 39 | #1,132 |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,697 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,267 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,305 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,506 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,890 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rona
- Rona Nishliu Singer · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rona in 2025?
Rona did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Rona?
5,444 babies have been named Rona in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rona most popular?
Rona peaked in 1966, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Rona a boy or girl name?
Rona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rona rising or falling?
Rona is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rona?
Well-known people named Rona include Rona Nishliu (singer).