Holding steady.
Popularity of Radonna since 1948
Babies named Radonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 147 |
| 1970s | 86 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Radonna is a rare American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1948, reflecting a mid-20th century trend of creating distinctive feminine names by blending fashionable prefixes with familiar suffixes. The name saw its highest use in 1964, the peak year, though it never entered the national top 1,000. Its trajectory has remained stable but at very low numbers, with fewer than five annual births in recent years. As a modern invention without deep historical roots, Radonna offers a unique choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and distinctive. Its similarity to Ramona or Rhonda gives it a recognizable sound while remaining uncommon.
Radonna appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1948. It follows a pattern of creating feminine names by blending the syllable Ra- (as in Ramona or Raquel) with the established name Donna. The name saw modest use, peaking in 1964, and has remained uncommon. No ancient or foreign derivation is known.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Donna, Rady
Sibling names for Radonna
Names that share Radonna's style, for a brother or sister.
