How Many People Are Named Fonda?

Complete statistics for the name Fonda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fonda
Very Rare
Dutch

Fonda means 'founding place' in Dutch and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 105,475 Americans bearing this name. That's just 3,129 people today, making it truly unique. The majority of people named Fonda are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~1,123
Living in US
1 in 295,146
Americans
1963
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Founding place
🌐
Origin
Dutch
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Nurturing Dependable
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are seen as natural leaders and visionaries, destined to make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,129
Worldwide Bearers
#76,935
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
24
🇵🇭 Philippines
17
🇨🇲 Cameroon
14
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
12
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
10
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
6
🇪🇸 Spain
5
🇿🇲 Zambia
5
🇱🇧 Lebanon
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,129 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
1,240
Would be 30–60 (30%)
2,867
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 4,112 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1963

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
59
Modern Appeal
41
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fonda Through the Generations

Fonda reached its peak popularity in 1963 when 181 babies were given this name, but since then, it's remained stable, bridging classic and modern tastes. Today, there are 3,129 people named Fonda living in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name cherished by older generations, where 70% of those named Fonda are above 60, indicating a strong connection to past decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 202
Texas 182
Ohio 160
Virginia 124
California 112
Kentucky 94
Georgia 87
West Virginia 83
Tennessee 82
Illinois 73

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fonda's Dutch roots

📄 About the Name Fonda

How Many People Have the Name Fonda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,123 people in the United States currently share the name Fonda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 295,146 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fonda a Common or Rare Name?

Fonda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fonda Mean?

Fonda means "founding place" and comes from Dutch origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fonda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Fonda Most Popular?

The name Fonda reached peak popularity in 1963, with 181 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fonda?

Approximately 1,123 people named Fonda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,123. That works out to roughly 1 in 295,146 Americans.

Is Fonda a rare name?

Fonda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 295,146 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fonda mean?

Fonda means "founding place" and comes from Dutch origins.

Is Fonda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Fonda are male and 100% are female.

When was Fonda most popular?

Fonda peaked in 1963 with 181 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,123
All-Time Births1,123
1 in X1 in 295,146
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1963
World Rank#76,935
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.