Holding steady.
Popularity of Aldonia since 1903
Babies named Aldonia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aldonia's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 75 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aldonia is a rare and distinctive name, first recorded in the United States in 1903, a time when creative feminine elaborations were fashionable. Its peak year was also 1903, the same year it first appeared, with very limited usage since. The name has remained stable in its obscurity, never reaching the national top 1000. While its meaning is uncertain, it is likely related to the Old English Alden, meaning 'old friend'. Despite its obscurity, Aldonia carries a melodic, vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name with a soft, feminine sound.
Aldonia appears to be a feminine elaboration of the name Aldon, which is itself a variant of the Old English name Alden, derived from the elements 'ald' (old) and 'wine' (friend). The name was recorded in the United States as early as 1903, though it has never achieved widespread popularity. It may also have been influenced by the Spanish name Aldonza, but this connection is unsubstantiated.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ally, Donia
Sibling names for Aldonia
Names that share Aldonia's style, for a brother or sister.
