Holding steady.
Popularity of Revonda since 1932
Babies named Revonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 121 |
| 1950s | 193 |
| 1960s | 279 |
| 1970s | 109 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Revonda is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1932, a period when creative coinages were becoming more common. It reached its peak popularity in 1962, during the height of the baby boom, though even then it never entered the top 1000 names. The name has remained consistently uncommon; in recent decades, fewer than five girls per year have been named Revonda. Its trajectory is stable, with no signs of revival. The name is often linked phonetically to Rhonda, a popular name in the 1960s, but its exact origins are unclear. Revonda is distinctive, with a melodic sound that fits the era's trend toward feminine '-onda' and '-vonda' endings.
Revonda appears to be a modern English coinage from the early 20th century, likely formed by blending the popular name Rhonda with the fashionable suffix '-vonda' (seen in names like Yvonda). It may also have been influenced by the Welsh name Rhonda, which possibly derives from 'rhy' (spear) or a place name. However, there is no clear etymological root, and it is best treated as an invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rey, Vonda, Ronnie, Reva
Variants: Rivonda, Ravonda
Sibling names for Revonda
Names that share Revonda's style, for a brother or sister.
