Holding steady.
Popularity of Ondra since 1942
Babies named Ondra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 | 18 |
| 1960s | 5 | 41 |
| 1970s | 13 | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ondra is a rare Czech name first recorded in U.S. data in 1956, but it has never entered the ranks of top 1000 names. Its peak popularity in the U.S. came in 1963, likely reflecting Czech-American usage. As of 2025, its trajectory remains stable, with very few annual births. The name is almost exclusively used as a diminutive for Ondřej, the Czech form of Andrew, rooted in the Greek Andreas. While Ondra carries the underlying meaning of 'manly' through its etymological link, its use as an independent given name is a modern phenomenon, mostly confined to Czech-speaking communities. Given its rarity, parents choosing Ondra may appreciate its distinctiveness and cultural ties to Czech heritage, but it should be noted that the name is not well-known outside of Central Europe.
Ondra is primarily a Czech given name, typically considered a diminutive or pet form of Ondřej, which is the Czech equivalent of Andrew. Andrew derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'masculine'. The use of Ondra as an independent given name is modern, dating from the mid-20th century in the Czech Republic, where it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ondřej
Sibling names for Ondra
Names that share Ondra's style, for a brother or sister.
