How Many People Are Named Rona?

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

Rona
Very Rare
Irish

Rona means 'queen' in Irish and it's very rare, with only 4,158 people bearing this name out of every 79,371 Americans. That makes it a truly unique choice, and interestingly, most folks named Rona are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel.

~246
Living in US
1 in 1,347,355
Americans
1966
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Queen
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Strong
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,304
Worldwide Bearers
#9,113
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,422
🇮🇱 Israel
1,313
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,273
🇿🇲 Zambia
848
🇨🇦 Canada
696
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
671
🇻🇪 Venezuela
488
🇳🇿 New Zealand
481
🇲🇾 Malaysia
463
🇩🇪 Germany
409

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,158 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
396
Would be under 30 (7%)
1,672
Would be 30–60 (31%)
3,376
Would be over 60 (62%)

All 5,444 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: 1966

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
63
Modern Appeal
37
International
5

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

📜 Rona Through the Generations

Throughout the decades, Rona has maintained its charm, peaking in popularity back in 1966 with 153 births. Today, the name's revival shows promise, with a rising trend indicating its timeless appeal. The current age distribution reveals a significant skew towards the older generation, with 62% of those named Rona being over 60, while just 396 are under 30, suggesting a generational gap in adoption.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 987
California 325
Pennsylvania 272
New Jersey 143
Texas 126
Illinois 121
Maryland 111
Ohio 67
Michigan 64
Massachusetts 58

✨ Similar Names to Rona

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rona's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Rona

How Many People Have the Name Rona?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 246 people in the United States currently share the name Rona. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,347,355 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rona a Common or Rare Name?

Rona 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 Rona Mean?

Rona means "queen" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rona Most Popular?

The name Rona reached peak popularity in 1966, with 153 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 Rona?

Approximately 246 people named Rona live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 246. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,347,355 Americans.

Is Rona a rare name?

Rona is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,347,355 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rona mean?

Rona means "queen" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Rona more male or female?

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

When was Rona most popular?

Rona peaked in 1966 with 153 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 US246
All-Time Births246
1 in X1 in 1,347,355
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1966
World Rank#9,113
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.