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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RON-duh //ˈrɒndə//
Origin: English; Spanish
Meaning: English: a form of the name Rhonda; Spanish: a variant of Ronda, meaning 'round' or 'circular'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ronda has its roots in the Spanish language, derived from the word "ronda," which means "round" or "circular." This term can be traced back to the Latin word "rotundus," which also conveys the idea of roundness. The name likely entered the English lexicon through the influence of Spanish culture and language, particularly during the periods of exploration and colonization in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The phonetic evolution from Latin to Spanish and then into English reflects a broader trend of linguistic exchange during these eras. Historically, the name Ronda is associated with the town of Ronda in southern Spain, which is known for its dramatic cliffside location and rich history dating back to Roman times.
The town has been a significant cultural and strategic site throughout various periods, including the Moorish occupation in the Middle Ages. The name's connection to this picturesque location may have contributed to its appeal as a personal name, particularly in the context of romantic or poetic associations.
In literature and art, the name Ronda has occasionally been used to evoke themes of beauty and nature, drawing on the picturesque landscapes of the region. The name's association with roundness can symbolize wholeness or unity, which may have further enhanced its resonance in various cultural contexts.
While diminutive forms such as Roni or Ronny exist, the name Ronda itself has maintained a distinct identity, reflecting both its linguistic heritage and cultural significance.
Famous people named Ronda
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Ronda Rousey is a mixed martial artist and actress best known for her UFC championships, The Expendables 3, and Fast & Furious 7.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ronda was first seen in the United States in 1921.
Ronda has ranked as high as #332 nationally, which occurred in 1965, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Ronda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ronda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ronda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ronda (1994)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ronda.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1991 | 70 |
| 1990 | 99 |
| 1989 | 77 |
| 1988 | 92 |
| 1987 | 102 |
| 1986 | 129 |
| 1985 | 118 |
| 1984 | 164 |
| 1983 | 179 |
| 1982 | 219 |
| 1981 | 227 |
| 1980 | 282 |
| 1979 | 306 |
| 1978 | 326 |
| 1977 | 410 |
| 1976 | 496 |
| 1975 | 589 |
| 1974 | 613 |
| 1973 | 719 |
| 1972 | 939 |
| 1971 | 1,177 |
| 1970 | 1,355 |
| 1969 | 1,456 |
| 1968 | 1,557 |
| 1967 | 1,794 |
| 1966 | 1,753 |
| 1965 | 1,913 |
| 1964 | 1,715 |
| 1963 | 1,650 |
| 1962 | 1,596 |
| 1961 | 1,485 |
| 1960 | 1,362 |
| 1959 | 1,134 |
| 1958 | 988 |
| 1957 | 1,005 |
| 1956 | 837 |
| 1955 | 697 |
| 1954 | 577 |
| 1953 | 490 |
| 1952 | 432 |
| 1951 | 377 |
| 1950 | 317 |
| 1949 | 270 |
| 1948 | 247 |
| 1947 | 253 |
| 1946 | 201 |
| 1945 | 179 |
| 1944 | 130 |
| 1943 | 142 |
| 1942 | 98 |
| 1941 | 116 |
| 1940 | 105 |
| 1939 | 71 |
| 1938 | 58 |
| 1937 | 46 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1921 | 8 |