Nonia
A feminine name of unknown origin possibly derived from Ancient Greek meaning "the nineth child".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Nonia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nonia today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nonia births was 1919 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nonia. 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 Nonia is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Nonias were born before 1965.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nonia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1919
10 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1956 SSA rank
#6,629
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Nonia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nonia from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Nonia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nonia 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 Nonia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nonia
The name Nonia is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with its roots dating back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "nonus," meaning "ninth," which suggests that the name may have been given to a child who was the ninth born in a family.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nonia can be found in ancient Roman inscriptions and historical documents. It was a relatively uncommon name during that era, but it was still used by some families, particularly among the upper classes of Roman society.
In the 2nd century AD, there is a record of a Roman woman named Nonia Celsa, who was a prominent figure in the city of Pompeii. She was known for her philanthropy and her dedication to the preservation of the city's cultural heritage.
Another notable figure bearing the name Nonia was Nonia Paulina, who lived in the 4th century AD. She was a Christian martyr who was executed for her faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian.
In medieval times, the name Nonia was rarely used, as it was considered somewhat archaic and outdated. However, it did make a resurgence in the Renaissance period, when there was a renewed interest in classical Latin and Greek names.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nonia during the Renaissance period is Nonia Vincenza, an Italian painter and miniaturist who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her exquisite illuminated manuscripts and her intricate attention to detail.
Another notable figure with the name Nonia was Nonia Lucia, an Italian poet and philosopher who lived in the 17th century. She was widely acclaimed for her poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the 18th century, there was a French noblewoman named Nonia de Montfort, who was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts and sciences. She hosted numerous salons and gatherings at her estate, where intellectuals and artists would gather to share their ideas and works.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the name Nonia was Nonia Devorah Benjacob, an Israeli author and scholar who lived from 1894 to 1976. She was a pioneering figure in the field of Hebrew literature and made significant contributions to the study of Jewish history and culture.
People
Nonia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nonia 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
Nonia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nonia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nonia 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Nonia a common name?
We classify Nonia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nonia most popular?
The single biggest year for Nonia was 1919, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nonia is about 71 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 Nonia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nonia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nonia 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 Nonia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nonia 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 Nonia 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 Nonia?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Nonia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.