Holding steady.
Popularity of Vona since 1891
Babies named Vona per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vona's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 14 |
| 1900s | 53 |
| 1910s | 130 |
| 1920s | 186 |
| 1930s | 155 |
| 1940s | 127 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vona is a rare feminine name that appeared briefly in the United States in the 1890s. According to U.S. Social Security data, its first recorded year was 1891, and that same year was its peak year. The name has a stable trajectory, meaning it has not seen significant revival or decline since it has always been extremely uncommon. The name's origin is uncertain, though it may be a variant of the Irish Nóra or a feminine form of the German surname Von. Despite its obscurity, Vona has a simple, melodic sound that fits with other short 'V' names like Vera and Vivian. However, with no significant usage in modern times, it remains a highly unusual choice.
Vona is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of the Irish name Nóra, itself a short form of Honora (from Latin honor). Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of the German surname Von, meaning 'from' or 'of'. The name saw rare use in the United States in the late 19th century but has since fallen out of common usage.
Sibling names for Vona
Names that share Vona's style, for a brother or sister.
