Holding steady.
Popularity of Bona since 1915
Babies named Bona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 | 0 |
| 1920s | 46 | 0 |
| 1930s | 38 | 0 |
| 1940s | 49 | 0 |
| 1950s | 24 | 0 |
| 1960s | 11 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bona is a simple, elegant name with roots in the Latin word for 'good'. While it has never been a top-ranking name in the United States, its peak year of recorded use was 1945. The name has remained in consistent, though rare, use since its first recorded appearance in 1915. Its trajectory has been stable, with occasional appearances across states. Bona's unisex appeal and straightforward meaning give it a quiet, enduring charm.
Bona originated as a Latin word meaning 'good' and was used as a Roman cognomen. In Italian, it developed as a given name, sometimes as a short form of Bonaventura or Bonifacio. It saw modest use in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, often for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Bonna
Sibling names for Bona
Names that share Bona's style, for a brother or sister.
