Holding steady.
Popularity of Ramonita since 1932
Babies named Ramonita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ramonita's real moment was 1967.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 137 |
| 1960s | 193 |
| 1970s | 131 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ramonita is a Spanish feminine diminutive that conveys endearment and protection. First recorded in the United States in 1932, the name reached its peak popularity in 1967, ranking among names given to a modest number of girls that year. Since then, usage has remained stable but rare, never re-entering the top 1000. The name is most frequently found in Spanish-speaking households and Latinx communities, and its top recorded states have been those with significant Hispanic populations. While not common today, Ramonita carries a classic charm and a clear connection to the enduring name Ramona.
A feminine diminutive of Ramona, which itself is the feminine form of Ramón, the Spanish form of Raymond. Raymond is derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protector), giving the overall meaning 'wise protector' or 'counsel-protector'. Ramonita thus carries the affectionate diminutive '-ita', meaning 'little protector'. It has been used primarily in Spanish-speaking communities and among Latinx populations in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moni, Mona, Rita, Nita
Variants: Ramona
Sibling names for Ramonita
Names that share Ramonita's style, for a brother or sister.
