Rhonda Girl

Popularity: #929 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RON-duh //ˈrɒndə//

Origin: Welsh; English

Meaning: Welsh: 'great queen'; English: 'a form of the name Rhonwen'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rhonda is believed to have originated from the Welsh language, deriving from the word "rhondd,” which translates to "a great or mighty river." The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the 19th century, when it was popularized in Wales. The name entered the English-speaking world through the influence of Welsh culture and language, particularly during the period of the Industrial Revolution when many Welsh people migrated to England and other parts of the world, bringing their names with them.

One significant milestone in the name's history is its use in literature and popular culture. The name Rhonda gained further recognition in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it was featured in various songs and films.

Notably, the song "Rhonda" by the Beach Boys, released in the mid-1960s, contributed to its cultural resonance. Additionally, the name has been associated with various notable figures, including Rhonda Fleming, a prominent American actress in the mid-20th century, which helped to cement its place in popular culture.

Culturally, the name Rhonda has been associated with strength and resilience, reflecting its etymological roots related to water and rivers. This connection to nature and the powerful imagery of rivers has allowed the name to carry a sense of vitality and dynamism.

While diminutive forms such as "Ronnie" may exist, the name Rhonda itself has maintained a distinct identity, often evoking a sense of tradition and heritage. Overall, the name Rhonda encapsulates a blend of linguistic history, cultural significance, and enduring appeal.

Famous people named Rhonda

In this section, you will find notable people named Rhonda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Rhonda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Rhonda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Rhonda Byrne is an author best known for The Secret, The Power, and The Magic.

Rhonda Rousey is a mixed martial artist and actress best known for her UFC championship reign and her role in Furious 7.

Fictional characters named Rhonda

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Rhonda is a fictional character from the animated series The Simpsons. She is a minor character who appears as a friend of Lisa Simpson.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Rhonda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ReneeRebeccaRachelRileyRobinRosie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rhonda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RondaRhianRhiannonRheaRoxanneRitaRhiannaRina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rhonda was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Rhonda has ranked as high as #71 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Rhonda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rhonda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rhonda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rhonda.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 19 0 19
2024 8 0 8
2023 19 0 19
2022 18 0 18
2021 9 0 9
2020 12 0 12
2019 17 0 17
2018 21 0 21
2017 19 0 19
2016 24 0 24
2015 18 0 18
2014 32 0 32
2013 23 0 23
2012 33 0 33
2011 20 0 20
2010 33 0 33
2009 27 0 27
2008 34 0 34
2007 34 0 34
2006 45 0 45
2005 44 0 44
2004 58 0 58
2003 62 0 62
2002 72 0 72
2001 70 0 70
2000 103 0 103
1999 108 0 108
1998 71 0 71
1997 124 0 124
1996 109 0 109
1995 140 0 140
1994 193 0 193
1993 245 0 245
1992 271 0 271
1991 314 0 314
1990 373 0 373
1989 406 5 401
1988 463 0 463
1987 607 0 607
1986 639 0 639
1985 668 0 668
1984 842 7 835
1983 945 6 939
1982 1,137 5 1,132
1981 1,362 7 1,355
1980 1,539 6 1,533
1979 1,724 8 1,716
1978 1,731 5 1,726
1977 2,170 8 2,162
1976 2,471 11 2,460
1975 3,191 24 3,167
1974 3,538 13 3,525
1973 4,182 21 4,161
1972 5,017 16 5,001
1971 6,675 26 6,649
1970 7,401 22 7,379
1969 7,944 27 7,917
1968 8,291 23 8,268
1967 9,113 41 9,072
1966 9,826 21 9,805
1965 10,981 32 10,949
1964 9,735 22 9,713
1963 9,380 24 9,356
1962 9,826 23 9,803
1961 9,496 27 9,469
1960 9,271 16 9,255
1959 8,882 21 8,861
1958 8,355 14 8,341
1957 8,066 15 8,051
1956 7,541 20 7,521
1955 6,184 13 6,171
1954 6,109 9 6,100
1953 5,041 12 5,029
1952 3,973 10 3,963
1951 3,222 10 3,212
1950 2,567 0 2,567
1949 1,874 7 1,867
1948 908 0 908
1947 610 7 603
1946 580 0 580
1945 302 0 302
1944 166 0 166
1943 112 0 112
1942 109 0 109
1941 101 0 101
1940 73 0 73
1939 57 0 57
1938 71 0 71
1937 50 0 50
1936 45 0 45
1935 49 0 49
1934 34 0 34
1933 22 0 22
1932 19 5 14
1931 21 0 21
1930 9 0 9
1929 11 0 11
1928 11 0 11
1927 7 0 7
1926 6 0 6
1925 9 0 9
1924 8 0 8
1922 14 0 14
1921 5 0 5
1919 7 0 7
1918 11 0 11
1917 8 0 8
1915 5 0 5
1914 6 0 6
1910 5 0 5

Top States for Rhonda (2014)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
IN 5
50%
TX 5
50%