Holding steady.
Popularity of Rondalyn since 1955
Babies named Rondalyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rondalyn's real moment was 1966.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 59 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rondalyn is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1955, reflecting the mid-century trend for blended names ending in -lyn. It reached its peak popularity in 1966, though it never entered the national top 1000. The name combines elements of Rhonda with the fashionable suffix, placing it alongside names like Marilyn and Evelyn. Its trajectory has been stable, with only occasional usage since the 1960s. The name has not been consistently recorded in any single state, suggesting widespread but sparse use. Rondalyn remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a vintage-inspired modern name.
Rondalyn is a modern coinage that blends elements of the name Rhonda (itself derived from the Welsh place name Rhondda, possibly meaning 'noisy' or 'rough') with the popular suffix -lyn, as in Evelyn or Marilyn. It emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by rhyming names like Linda and the trend for feminine names ending in -lyn. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1955 and saw its peak usage in 1966.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ronda, Lyn, Ronnie
Variants: Rondalynn, Rondelyn
Sibling names for Rondalyn
Names that share Rondalyn's style, for a brother or sister.
