Rona Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rona is of Scottish origin, meaning 'song', and has evolved from the Old Gaelic 'Ròna'. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with artistic traits. The name has no biblical relevance but is viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Rona is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rona has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rona' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2595th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1057th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 946th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1245th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4538th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9135th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6670th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rona' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rona"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊnə/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Rona is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name 'Ròna', which is thought to be a feminine form related to the word for 'song'.
Meaning
song
Language Evolution
Old Gaelic: Ròna, Scottish Gaelic: Ròna, Modern English: Rona
Historical Usage
The name Rona gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Scotland and among communities influenced by Scottish culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Rone, Roni, Ronae
Modern Popularity & Image
Rona is perceived as a melodic and feminine name, often associated with artistic and musical qualities.
Famous People
Rona Jaffe, an American author known for her novels, Rona Ambrose, a Canadian politician, Rona Mitra, a British actress and model
📊 Rona Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 153 peak births in 1966
Geographic Spread
Popular across 23 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rona"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rona"
"Rona" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2595th of 9107 | 211 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1057th of 9204 | 894 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 946th of 12526 | 2,161 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1245th of 19264 | 1,460 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4538th of 27321 | 317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9135th of 35406 | 182 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6670th of 30306 | 214 |
Regional Popularity of "Rona" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rona" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
93.53% 1446th/1546 |
32.78% 510th/1556 |
65.92% 1551st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
53.48% 1191st/2227 |
23.37% 568th/2430 |
49.00% 1398th/2853 |
39.68% 1101st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.48% 1277th/2937 |
32.16% 1120th/3483 |
42.33% 1489th/3518 |
32.86% 1329th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
- |
64.83% 4095th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
- |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rona"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rona" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.