Ramona Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ramona has its roots in Spanish, derived from the masculine name Ramón. It means 'wise protector' and has evolved through historical forms such as Ramon and Ramona. The name is associated with themes of strength and femininity and gained popularity through literature and media, while lacking biblical connections.
The name Ramona is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ramona has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ramona' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6100th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3355th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3964th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5421st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12589th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 357th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 189th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 225th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 338th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 966th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1919th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 880th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ramona' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ramona"
Pronunciation
/rəˈmoʊ.nə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Ramona is derived from the Spanish masculine name Ramón, which comes from the Germanic elements 'ragin,' meaning 'counsel,' and 'mund,' meaning 'protector.'
Meaning
wise protector
Language Evolution
Ramon, Ramona
Historical Usage
Ramona gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century, particularly after the publication of the novel 'Ramona' by Helen Hunt Jackson in 1884, which highlighted themes of social justice and Native American rights.
Variants & Derivatives
Ramon, Mona
Modern Popularity & Image
Ramona is perceived as a vintage yet charming name, often associated with strength and femininity. It has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Famous People
Ramona Flowers (fictional character in 'Scott Pilgrim' series), Ramona Singer (television personality from 'The Real Housewives of New York City')
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ramona"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ramona"
"Ramona" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6100th of 7545 | 15 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3355th of 6773 | 91 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3964th of 7552 | 72 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5421st of 10718 | 55 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12589th of 16616 | 16 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 357th of 9107 | 6,074 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 189th of 9204 | 18,896 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 225th of 12526 | 25,437 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 338th of 19264 | 11,540 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 966th of 27321 | 2,915 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1919th of 35406 | 1,616 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 880th of 30306 | 3,702 |
Regional Popularity of "Ramona" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
82.83% 1949th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ramona" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
22.88% 324th/1416 |
39.81% 549th/1379 |
18.68% 442nd/2366 |
12.26% 140th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
9.44% 146th/1546 |
19.02% 296th/1556 |
9.14% 215th/2353 |
7.76% 120th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
10.01% 223rd/2227 |
12.18% 296th/2430 |
7.82% 223rd/2853 |
6.59% 183rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.53% 368th/2937 |
12.66% 441st/3483 |
8.64% 304th/3518 |
6.80% 275th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.10% 1146th/3685 |
25.54% 1143rd/4475 |
19.95% 1036th/5194 |
11.79% 745th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.07% 1836th/4582 |
45.86% 2368th/5164 |
32.56% 2381st/7313 |
19.35% 1444th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
18.37% 732nd/3984 |
19.08% 856th/4487 |
18.51% 1263rd/6822 |
11.44% 718th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ramona"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ramona" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.