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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VON-duh /ˈvɒndə/
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Latin: 'to be wished for'; English: 'hope'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vonda is believed to have roots in the Slavic language, specifically deriving from the name of the Slavic goddess of love and beauty, often associated with the concept of water. The etymology can be traced back to the Proto-Slavic word *voda, meaning 'water.' This connection to water symbolizes purity and life, which has historically been significant in various cultures.
The name likely entered the English-speaking world through the influence of Slavic immigrants and the broader cultural exchanges that occurred in the 19th and 20th centuries. Historically, the name Vonda does not have prominent figures in early literature or religious texts, unlike many names derived from Hebrew or Latin.
However, it gained some recognition in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, where it was adopted by various families of Slavic descent. The name's association with Slavic mythology may have contributed to its appeal, as it evokes a sense of heritage and cultural identity.
The name Vonda is sometimes considered a diminutive or variant of the name Wanda, which has been more widely recognized in literature and popular culture. Culturally, Vonda carries connotations of femininity and strength, reflecting the attributes associated with its mythological roots.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its melodic sound and the positive imagery linked to water and beauty. In various Slavic traditions, names that reference natural elements like water often embody deeper meanings related to life, fertility, and nurturing, which may have helped Vonda maintain its significance through generations.
Overall, while Vonda may not have a long historical narrative in the same way as some other names, its linguistic and cultural origins provide a rich backdrop that contributes to its identity.
Famous people named Vonda
In this section, you will find notable people named Vonda. 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 Vonda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Vonda Shepard is a singer-songwriter best known for her work on the television series Ally McBeal, and for songs like 'Searchin' My Soul' and 'Baby Don't You Break My Heart Slow.'.
Vonda McIntyre is a science fiction author best known for her works in the Star Trek universe, including The Entropy Effect and The Peacekeepers.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vonda was first seen in the United States in 1899.
Vonda has ranked as high as #480 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in Texas, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Vonda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Vonda 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 Vonda 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 Vonda.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1992 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1991 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1989 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1988 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1987 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1986 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1985 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1984 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1983 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1982 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1981 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1980 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1979 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1978 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1977 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1976 | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| 1975 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1974 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 1973 | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| 1972 | 162 | 0 | 162 |
| 1971 | 215 | 0 | 215 |
| 1970 | 283 | 0 | 283 |
| 1969 | 236 | 0 | 236 |
| 1968 | 330 | 0 | 330 |
| 1967 | 321 | 0 | 321 |
| 1966 | 669 | 5 | 664 |
| 1965 | 1,093 | 0 | 1,093 |
| 1964 | 608 | 6 | 602 |
| 1963 | 180 | 0 | 180 |
| 1962 | 183 | 0 | 183 |
| 1961 | 208 | 0 | 208 |
| 1960 | 188 | 0 | 188 |
| 1959 | 190 | 0 | 190 |
| 1958 | 183 | 0 | 183 |
| 1957 | 199 | 0 | 199 |
| 1956 | 160 | 0 | 160 |
| 1955 | 169 | 0 | 169 |
| 1954 | 163 | 0 | 163 |
| 1953 | 147 | 0 | 147 |
| 1952 | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| 1951 | 135 | 0 | 135 |
| 1950 | 141 | 0 | 141 |
| 1949 | 151 | 0 | 151 |
| 1948 | 108 | 0 | 108 |
| 1947 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| 1946 | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| 1945 | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| 1944 | 105 | 0 | 105 |
| 1943 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 1942 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 1941 | 127 | 0 | 127 |
| 1940 | 137 | 0 | 137 |
| 1939 | 177 | 0 | 177 |
| 1938 | 132 | 0 | 132 |
| 1937 | 126 | 0 | 126 |
| 1936 | 110 | 0 | 110 |
| 1935 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1934 | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| 1933 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1932 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1931 | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| 1930 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| 1929 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1928 | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| 1927 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1926 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1925 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1924 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 1923 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 1922 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1921 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1920 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1919 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1918 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1917 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1916 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1915 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1914 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1913 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1912 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1911 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1910 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1909 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1908 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1907 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1906 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Vonda (2002)
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 |