How Many People Are Named Rhona?

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

Rhona
Very Rare
Old Irish

Rhona is a rare name with roots in Old Irish, meaning 'little queen'. Only 1,210 people named Rhona live in the US today, making up just 1 in 272,726 Americans. The majority of people named Rhona are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1951.

~1,210
Living in US
1 in 272,726
Americans
1951
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little queen
🌐
Origin
Old Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Strong
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,163
Worldwide Bearers
#30,901
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,953
🇬🇧 England
3,922
🇬🇧 Scotland
3,642
🇺🇸 United States
3,590
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,117
🇯🇲 Jamaica
790
🇨🇦 Canada
711
🇺🇬 Uganda
705
🇮🇪 Ireland
672
🇻🇪 Venezuela
445

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,210 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 70
93
Would be under 30 (6%)
261
Would be 30–60 (15%)
1,333
Would be over 60 (79%)

All 1,687 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: 1951

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
35
International
98

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

📜 Rhona Through the Generations

Rhona, a name steeped in history, saw its heyday in 1951 when 89 babies were given this moniker. Today, the name's legacy lives on through 1,210 individuals in the United States, with a significant portion of those being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that was once popular among older generations but is now experiencing a resurgence, bridging the gap between classic and modern.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 298
Pennsylvania 78
California 33
Maryland 33
Texas 12
Massachusetts 11
New Jersey 11
Illinois 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Rhona

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rhona's Old Irish roots

📄 About the Name Rhona

How Many People Have the Name Rhona?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,210 people in the United States currently share the name Rhona. That works out to roughly 1 in every 272,726 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rhona a Common or Rare Name?

Rhona 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 Rhona Mean?

Rhona means "little queen" and comes from Old Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rhona Most Popular?

The name Rhona reached peak popularity in 1951, with 89 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Rhona?

Approximately 1,210 people named Rhona live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,687. That works out to roughly 1 in 272,726 Americans.

Is Rhona a rare name?

Rhona is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 272,726 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rhona mean?

Rhona means "little queen" and comes from Old Irish origins.

Is Rhona more male or female?

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

When was Rhona most popular?

Rhona peaked in 1951 with 89 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,210
All-Time Births1,687
1 in X1 in 272,726
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1951
World Rank#30,901
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.