Ronda Girl

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

Origin: English; Spanish

Meaning: English: a form of the name Rhonda; Spanish: a variant of Ronda, meaning 'round' or 'circular'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ronda has its roots in the Spanish language, derived from the word "ronda," which means "round" or "circular." This term can be traced back to the Latin word "rotundus," which also conveys the idea of roundness. The name likely entered the English lexicon through the influence of Spanish culture and language, particularly during the periods of exploration and colonization in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The phonetic evolution from Latin to Spanish and then into English reflects a broader trend of linguistic exchange during these eras. Historically, the name Ronda is associated with the town of Ronda in southern Spain, which is known for its dramatic cliffside location and rich history dating back to Roman times.

The town has been a significant cultural and strategic site throughout various periods, including the Moorish occupation in the Middle Ages. The name's connection to this picturesque location may have contributed to its appeal as a personal name, particularly in the context of romantic or poetic associations.

In literature and art, the name Ronda has occasionally been used to evoke themes of beauty and nature, drawing on the picturesque landscapes of the region. The name's association with roundness can symbolize wholeness or unity, which may have further enhanced its resonance in various cultural contexts.

While diminutive forms such as Roni or Ronny exist, the name Ronda itself has maintained a distinct identity, reflecting both its linguistic heritage and cultural significance.

Famous people named Ronda

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Ronda Rousey is a mixed martial artist and actress best known for her UFC championships, The Expendables 3, and Fast & Furious 7.

Sibling suggestions

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

RhondaReneeRebeccaRitaRachael

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ronda. 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.

MondaSondaWandaLindaGlendaAmandaShondaYolanda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ronda was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Ronda has ranked as high as #337 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ronda 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 Ronda 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 Ronda.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2022 7 0 7
2017 7 0 7
2016 7 0 7
2015 6 0 6
2013 5 0 5
2012 8 0 8
2011 5 0 5
2009 5 0 5
2008 7 0 7
2007 7 0 7
2006 13 0 13
2004 12 0 12
2003 13 0 13
2002 12 0 12
2001 17 0 17
2000 19 0 19
1999 19 0 19
1998 16 0 16
1997 24 0 24
1996 30 0 30
1995 34 0 34
1994 39 0 39
1993 36 0 36
1992 55 0 55
1991 70 0 70
1990 99 0 99
1989 77 0 77
1988 92 0 92
1987 102 0 102
1986 129 0 129
1985 118 0 118
1984 164 0 164
1983 179 0 179
1982 219 0 219
1981 233 6 227
1980 282 0 282
1979 306 0 306
1978 326 0 326
1977 410 0 410
1976 503 7 496
1975 589 0 589
1974 619 7 612
1973 724 5 719
1972 949 10 939
1971 1,184 8 1,176
1970 1,362 7 1,355
1969 1,467 11 1,456
1968 1,563 6 1,557
1967 1,803 9 1,794
1966 1,759 6 1,753
1965 1,922 9 1,913
1964 1,725 10 1,715
1963 1,658 8 1,650
1962 1,604 8 1,596
1961 1,491 6 1,485
1960 1,362 0 1,362
1959 1,140 6 1,134
1958 994 6 988
1957 1,012 7 1,005
1956 848 11 837
1955 707 10 697
1954 582 5 577
1953 495 5 490
1952 432 0 432
1951 391 14 377
1950 317 0 317
1949 275 5 270
1948 252 5 247
1947 269 16 253
1946 218 17 201
1945 187 8 179
1944 137 7 130
1943 149 7 142
1942 107 9 98
1941 121 5 116
1940 115 10 105
1939 71 0 71
1938 64 6 58
1937 54 8 46
1936 31 8 23
1935 21 7 14
1934 16 0 16
1933 17 0 17
1932 13 0 13
1931 14 0 14
1930 10 5 5
1929 13 5 8
1928 7 0 7
1927 11 0 11
1926 9 0 9
1925 24 10 14
1924 7 7 0
1923 8 0 8
1922 13 5 8
1921 13 5 8
1918 6 6 0
1917 5 5 0
1915 6 6 0

Top States for Ronda (1994)

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
CA 5
100%