Holding steady.
Popularity of Rhona since 1915
Babies named Rhona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 155 |
| 1940s | 365 |
| 1950s | 516 |
| 1960s | 316 |
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Rhona is a rare feminine name with Scottish origins, first recorded in 1915. Its peak year was 1951, during which it saw modest usage primarily in Scotland. The name has remained stable in the decades since, never entering the U.S. top 1000 and registering a near-zero one-in-N frequency in the latest data. While not a revival name, Rhona holds a quiet appeal for those seeking a distinctive choice with a modern-yet-classic sound. Its origin likely combines elements from Rhoda and Fiona, giving it a floral and fair connotation, though it is ultimately a modern coinage.
Rhona is a 20th-century coinage, first recorded in Scotland around 1915. It was likely formed by blending elements from Rhoda (Greek for 'rose') and Fiona (Gaelic for 'white, fair'), or as a feminine form of Ronald. The name gained moderate popularity in the 1950s, especially in Scotland and England.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rho, Roni
Variants: Rhonna
Sibling names for Rhona
Names that share Rhona's style, for a brother or sister.
