Romona
Meaningwise protector · English form of Ramona
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #597 in 1928
5 babies were named Romona in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Romona you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Romona, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Romona would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRomona first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1928, when it ranked #597. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningRomona is an English form of Ramona, which means “wise protector”. Our records link it to French and Spanish roots.
About the name Romona
Romona is a girl name of French and Spanish origin meaning “wise protector”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ona”. US birth records list Romona for girls from 1908 to 2025, in 102 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1928, when it ranked #597 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:French namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 21 | 48,544 girls |
| 1910s | 10 | 95,694 girls |
| 1920s | 40 | 25,075 girls |
| 1930s | 66 | 15,263 girls |
| 1940s | 40 | 25,013 girls |
| 1950s | 60 | 16,781 girls |
| 1960s | 67 | 14,865 girls |
| 1970s | 38 | 26,199 girls |
| 1980s | 12 | 86,580 girls |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 276,243 girls |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 537,634 girls |
| 2010s | 1.2 | 806,452 girls |
| 2020s | 2.7 | 375,000 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Romona
What does the name Romona mean?
Romona means “wise protector” in English, as a form of Ramona.
What is the origin of the name Romona?
Romona has French, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Romona a boy or girl name?
Romona is a girl name.
How popular is the name Romona?
Romona ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1928 (#597).