Nondas
Of Greek origin, a masculine name meaning "full of gifts".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Nondas. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nondas today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nondas births was 1914 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nondas. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nondas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1914
8 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1930 SSA rank
#5,068
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Nondas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nondas from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 18 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nondas 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 Nondas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nondas' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nondas
The given name Nondas has its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "nondos," which means "straightforward" or "honest." This name was particularly popular among the people of Sparta, known for their warrior culture and emphasis on virtues such as honesty and directness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nondas can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Xenophon. In his work "Hellenica," he mentions a Spartan commander named Nondas who led troops during the Corinthian War (395-387 BC). This historical reference suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.
In the 4th century BC, another notable figure named Nondas emerged. He was a Spartan admiral who played a crucial role in the Battle of Cnidus (394 BC), a significant naval engagement during the Corinthian War. His strategic leadership contributed to the Spartan victory in this battle.
Moving forward in time, the name Nondas resurfaced in the Byzantine era. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Nondas Palaiologos (1349-1391), a Byzantine military commander and member of the influential Palaiologos dynasty. He fought against the Ottoman Turks and was known for his bravery and loyalty to the Byzantine Empire.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent figure named Nondas Demetriou (1490-1561) emerged in the Republic of Venice. He was a Greek scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and philosophy. His works were widely read and influential during that time.
Another notable individual with the name Nondas was Nondas Kourkoulas (1820-1895), a Greek revolutionary who played a key role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. He was a respected military leader and is celebrated as a hero in modern Greek history.
While the name Nondas is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Greek cultural heritage and serves as a reminder of the rich history and values associated with this ancient name.
People
Nondas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nondas as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nondas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nondas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nondas 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Nondas a common name?
We classify Nondas as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nondas most popular?
The single biggest year for Nondas was 1914, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nondas is about 54 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 Nondas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nondas a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nondas 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 Nondas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nondas 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 Nondas 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 many people are called Nondas?
You can see how many people share the name Nondas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.