Nona Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNO-nuh / /ˈnoʊ.nə/Latin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: ninth; Italian: a term of endearment
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nona has Latin roots, meaning 'ninth', often associated with the ninth child in a family. In Italian, it is used as a term of endearment, akin to 'grandmother'. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting familial affection and connection.
Trend Summary
Nona has seen a modest resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nonna
International Variants
- Nona (Italian)
- Nonna (Italian)
Famous people named Nona
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Fictional characters named Nona
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nona was first seen in the United States in 1880. Nona has ranked as high as #673 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in California, Oklahoma, Illinois, Arkansas, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Nona has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nona (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 31 |
| 1881 | 38 |
| 1882 | 37 |
| 1883 | 33 |
| 1884 | 28 |
| 1885 | 38 |
| 1886 | 45 |
| 1887 | 36 |
| 1888 | 69 |
| 1889 | 68 |
| 1890 | 72 |
| 1891 | 71 |
| 1892 | 83 |
| 1893 | 68 |
| 1894 | 70 |
| 1895 | 71 |
| 1896 | 74 |
| 1897 | 80 |
| 1898 | 92 |
| 1899 | 104 |
| 1900 | 132 |
| 1901 | 69 |
| 1902 | 88 |
| 1903 | 77 |
| 1904 | 85 |
| 1905 | 105 |
| 1906 | 85 |
| 1907 | 101 |
| 1908 | 90 |
| 1909 | 84 |
| 1910 | 135 |
| 1911 | 96 |
| 1912 | 146 |
| 1913 | 175 |
| 1914 | 188 |
| 1915 | 242 |
| 1916 | 254 |
| 1917 | 266 |
| 1918 | 280 |
| 1919 | 235 |
| 1920 | 251 |
| 1921 | 290 |
| 1922 | 255 |
| 1923 | 275 |
| 1924 | 271 |
| 1925 | 257 |
| 1926 | 294 |
| 1927 | 259 |
| 1928 | 271 |
| 1929 | 248 |
| 1930 | 302 |
| 1931 | 269 |
| 1932 | 262 |
| 1933 | 278 |
| 1934 | 306 |
| 1935 | 250 |
| 1936 | 260 |
| 1937 | 252 |
| 1938 | 269 |
| 1939 | 233 |
| 1940 | 243 |
| 1941 | 216 |
| 1942 | 237 |
| 1943 | 192 |
| 1944 | 186 |
| 1945 | 209 |
| 1946 | 210 |
| 1947 | 223 |
| 1948 | 230 |
| 1949 | 232 |
| 1950 | 360 |
| 1951 | 314 |
| 1952 | 259 |
| 1953 | 268 |
| 1954 | 245 |
| 1955 | 197 |
| 1956 | 214 |
| 1957 | 206 |
| 1958 | 181 |
| 1959 | 190 |
| 1960 | 168 |
| 1961 | 132 |
| 1962 | 133 |
| 1963 | 118 |
| 1964 | 134 |
| 1965 | 85 |
| 1966 | 74 |
| 1967 | 96 |
| 1968 | 75 |
| 1969 | 82 |
| 1970 | 82 |
| 1971 | 73 |
| 1972 | 66 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 61 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1976 | 46 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 15 |