How Many People Are Named Rhona?

Complete statistics for the name Rhona in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Rhona
Very Rare
1,687
Estimated People
1 in 195,614
1 in X Americans
1951
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,687 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 70

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 33
Illinois 5
Massachusetts 11
Maryland 33
New Jersey 11
New York 298
Ohio 5
Pennsylvania 78
Texas 12
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Rhona

How Many People Have the Name Rhona in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,687 people in the United States currently share the name Rhona. That works out to roughly 1 in every 195,614 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Rhona a Common or Rare Name?

Rhona is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Rhona Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Rhona are covered in full on the Rhona name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Rhona Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Rhona in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Rhona is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Rhona Most Popular?

The name Rhona reached peak popularity in 1951, with 89 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Rhona Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Rhona across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rhona?

Approximately 1,687 people in the United States share the name Rhona, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Rhona a rare name?

Rhona is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 195,614 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rhona mean?

The meaning and origin of Rhona is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Rhona more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rhona are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Rhona most popular?

The name Rhona reached its peak in 1951, with 89 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,687
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 195,614
GenderFemale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1951
Male %0%
Female %100%

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