Ramona: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ruh-MOH-nuh · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Spanish Ramona.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- ruh-MOH-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #733
- US babies a year
- about 362 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1930
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising
How popular is Ramona?
Ramona was the #733 name in the US in 2025, given to 373 babies. It’s rising: up 71% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1930.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #733 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Ramona?
Half of US adults named Ramona are older than 65; most are between 37 and 86. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Ramona
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Rita
- Bonita
- Dolores
- Rosalind
- Anita
- Benita
- Hortensia
- Bonnie
- Lolita
- Mirna
- Romona
- Mona
- Madonna
- Donna
- Lorna
- Joyce
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Questions about Ramona
How do you pronounce Ramona?
Ramona is pronounced ruh-MOH-nuh.
How popular is the name Ramona?
Ramona was the #733 name in the US in 2025, given to 373 babies. It’s rising: up 71% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1930.
How old are people named Ramona?
Half of US adults named Ramona are older than 65. Most are between 37 and 86.