Rhonda
Girl name · 117 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rhonda: 117 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 17 births in 1974.
A name closely tied to the Welsh landscape, Rhonda is likely a modern given name drawn from the Rhondda Valley in South Wales—itself a name thought to derive from a Celtic river name, possibly meaning "spear" or "something that splits." The name rose to prominence in the mid-20th century, particularly in Scottish and English registers. Famous bearers include American actress Rhonda Fleming, a Technicolor star of the 1940s and 1950s, and mixed martial artist Rhonda Rousey, who became a global sporting icon. While the name itself doesn't have many place-derived connections beyond Wales, it gained a further cultural lift from the Beach Boys' 1965 hit "Help Me, Rhonda." A common modern variant is the simplified spelling Ronda.
Girl 14 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197417 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 117since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 59%vs prior 5y