Holding steady.
Popularity of Ramonia since 1928
Babies named Ramonia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ramonia's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 92 |
| 1960s | 111 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ramonia is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1928, with its peak usage occurring the following year in 1929. Despite this brief early interest, the name has never ranked among the top 1000 names and has remained extremely uncommon, with a trajectory that is stable but at very low numbers. The name is almost certainly a variant of Ramona, which itself is the feminine form of Ramon, the Spanish version of Raymond. The Germanic roots of Raymond combine 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protector), giving the meaning 'wise protector'. Ramonia likely arose as a creative respelling or elaboration of Ramona, possibly influenced by names like Veronica or Sonia. With no recorded usage in recent decades, Ramonia remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a vintage feel and a connection to Spanish heritage.
Ramonia likely originated as a variant of Ramona, the feminine form of Ramon, which is the Spanish and Catalan form of Raymond. Raymond derives from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (advice, counsel) and 'mund' (protector), giving the meaning 'wise protector'. The name appears in U.S. records starting in the 1920s, with a slight peak in 1929, but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ramo, Mona, Romy
Sibling names for Ramonia
Names that share Ramonia's style, for a brother or sister.
