Blondena
A feminine name alluding to blonde hair or fair complexion.
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Blondena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Blondena today is around 90 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Blondena births was 1916 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Blondena. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Blondena is about 90 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Blondenas were born before 1946.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Blondena. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1916
10 babies that year
Average age
90
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,362
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Blondena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Blondena from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 25 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Blondena remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Blondena by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Blondena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Blondenas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Blondena
The name Blondena is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, though it is believed to have roots in various European languages. One theory suggests that it may have derived from the Old French word "blonde," which means "fair-haired." Another possibility is that it stems from the Italian word "bionda," which also means "blonde" or "fair-haired."
Historically, the name Blondena has been used sporadically across different regions of Europe, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late medieval period. It is possible that the name was initially inspired by the physical appearance of a fair-haired individual, as names related to hair color or complexion were not uncommon during that time.
Interestingly, the name Blondena appeared in a few notable works of literature from the 16th and 17th centuries. For instance, it was used as a character name in the 1594 play "The Tragedy of Locrine" by William Shakespeare, though the significance of the name's inclusion is unclear.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Blondena was Blondena di Montefeltro, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was a member of the powerful Montefeltro family and played a role in the political affairs of her time.
Another historical figure bearing the name Blondena was Blondena von Wittelsbach, a German noble who lived in the 16th century. She was a part of the influential Wittelsbach dynasty and is mentioned in several historical records from the period.
In the 18th century, Blondena Auersperg, an Austrian aristocrat, made her mark in the annals of history. She was known for her involvement in various charitable endeavors and her patronage of the arts.
During the 19th century, Blondena Montague, an English writer and poet, gained recognition for her literary works. She published several collections of poetry and was celebrated for her lyrical style and vivid imagery.
The 20th century also saw a notable individual named Blondena. Blondena Rousseau was a French artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her unique sculptural works, many of which were inspired by nature and the human form.
While the name Blondena has been relatively uncommon throughout history, it has left a subtle yet intriguing trail across various cultures and time periods. Its origins and evolution reflect the diverse linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the naming traditions of different societies.
People
Blondena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Blondena as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Blondena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Blondena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Blondena going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Blondena a common name?
We classify Blondena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Blondena most popular?
The single biggest year for Blondena was 1916, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Blondena is about 90 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Blondena in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Blondena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Blondena in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Blondena still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Blondena in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Blondena can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Blondena?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Blondena on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.