Jonda
A feminine name derived from the Spanish word "honda" meaning "deep" or "profound".
Name Census estimates that about 421 living Americans carry the first name Jonda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jonda today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jonda births was 1973 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jonda. 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.
People living today
421
~ 1 in 814,143 Americans
Peak year
1973
23 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1991 SSA rank
#12,166
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Jonda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jonda from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 176 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jonda 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 Jonda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jondas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Ohio, California, Kentucky recorded the most babies named Jonda, while Kentucky, California, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jonda
The name Jonda is believed to have originated from the Old Frisian language, which was spoken by the Frisian people in the coastal regions of present-day Netherlands and Germany. Its roots can be traced back to the 8th century AD, during the height of the Frisian Kingdom.
The name is thought to be derived from the Old Frisian word "jūnd," which means "youth" or "young person." This suggests that the name may have been given to children, possibly as a way to celebrate their youth and vitality. Alternatively, it could have been used as a nickname or a term of endearment for young individuals.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jonda can be found in the Frisian Chronicles, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 11th century. These chronicles provide insights into the lives and customs of the Frisian people during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jonda. One such individual was Jonda van der Meer (1435-1498), a Frisian merchant and trader who played a significant role in the economic development of the region during the 15th century.
In the realm of literature, Jonda Wiersma (1572-1631) was a Frisian poet and writer whose works were highly regarded for their lyrical beauty and vivid depictions of rural life in the Low Countries.
During the 18th century, Jonda Hartmans (1712-1786) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and woodcarver, creating intricate sculptures and furniture pieces that were sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.
The name Jonda also found its way into the world of academia with Jonda Bakker (1854-1927), a renowned Frisian scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Frisian language and culture.
Lastly, one cannot overlook Jonda Visser (1909-1992), a pioneering aviator and the first woman from the Netherlands to obtain a commercial pilot's license. Her daring exploits and achievements in the field of aviation paved the way for future generations of female pilots.
People
Jonda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jonda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jonda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jonda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 421 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jonda 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 814,143 US residents.
Is Jonda a common name?
We classify Jonda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 508 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jonda most popular?
The single biggest year for Jonda was 1973, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jonda is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jonda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jonda 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.
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.