Holding steady.
Popularity of Rotunda since 1964
Babies named Rotunda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rotunda is an exceedingly rare American name first recorded in 1964, a time when creative and architectural names occasionally drew from building terms. The name has seen no notable surge in usage since its peak year in 1964, following a stable trajectory and remaining outside the top 1000. Its Latin root 'rotundus' (round) is a plausible source, but the name may also be an invented or surname-inspired choice. Rotunda's historical obscurity and zero recorded nicknames or variants underscore its unusual character. For parents drawn to place-name influences, Rotunda offers a unique but untested alternative to more common choices.
Rotunda is a rare name that may be derived from the Latin word 'rotundus' (round), though its use as a given name is obscure and likely of modern coinage. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1964 for girls, suggesting it may have been a creative variant or a place name (e.g., a rotunda is a round building). No historical usage as a personal name has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rory, Tundi
Sibling names for Rotunda
Names that share Rotunda's style, for a brother or sister.
