Declining since 2017, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Nona since 1880
Babies named Nona per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1950, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nona's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 423 |
| 1890s | 785 |
| 1900s | 916 |
| 1910s | 2,017 |
| 1920s | 2,671 |
| 1930s | 2,681 |
| 1940s | 2,178 |
| 1950s | 2,434 |
| 1960s | 1,097 |
| 1970s | 529 |
| 1980s | 249 |
| 1990s | 184 |
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 259 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Nona is a vintage name with Latin roots meaning 'ninth'. It reached its peak popularity in 1899, when it was most commonly given. Since 2017, its usage has been declining. In the most recent year 2025, it ranked 8,362 with an incidence of 1 in 133,939 births. Nona's trajectory places it among the rarer classic names of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is primarily associated with girls, and its top state usage has historically been scattered, though it never broke into the top state charts. The name's connection to Roman mythology as one of the Fates adds a layer of historical depth, making it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with ancient significance.
Nona is derived from the Latin word 'nonus', meaning 'ninth'. In ancient Rome, it was used as a name for the ninth child or a child born in the ninth month (November, originally the ninth month of the Roman calendar). The name also appears in Roman mythology as Nona, one of the Parcae (the Fates), who presided over birth and spun the thread of life. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Where Nona is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nonie, Noni, No
Sibling names for Nona
Names that share Nona's style, for a brother or sister.
