Ramonda
A feminine name of French origin meaning "protector or defender".
Name Census estimates that about 274 living Americans carry the first name Ramonda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ramonda today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramonda births was 1969 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramonda. 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
274
~ 1 in 1,250,928 Americans
Peak year
1969
18 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,330
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Ramonda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ramonda from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ramonda 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 Ramonda 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 Ramonda
The name Ramonda is believed to have originated from the Old French word "ramoner," which means "to sweep" or "to clean chimneys." It is thought to have been a occupational surname given to those who worked as chimney sweeps or cleaners in medieval France.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ramonda was primarily used as a surname in regions like Normandy and Brittany. However, over time, it transitioned into being used as a given name, particularly for females. The earliest recorded instance of Ramonda as a first name dates back to the 13th century.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Ramonda was Ramonda de Montfort, a French noblewoman born in 1235. She was the daughter of Simon de Montfort, a prominent leader during the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
In the 16th century, Ramonda de Batarnay (1516-1572) was a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici. She played a significant role in the French court during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Ramonda de Peyrac (1560-1635), a French novelist and poet who wrote several works during the late Renaissance era. Her most famous work was a collection of sonnets titled "Les Amours de Ramonda."
During the 17th century, Ramonda de Chateaubriand (1628-1698) was a French aristocrat and the wife of René de Chateaubriand, a prominent nobleman. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential social circle in Paris.
In the 19th century, Ramonda Barclay (1816-1893) was a British author and educator who wrote several books on education and child development. She was also involved in the early feminist movement and advocated for women's rights and education.
While the name Ramonda is not as common today as it once was, its rich history and connection to various notable figures throughout the centuries have contributed to its enduring charm and significance.
People
Ramonda + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ramonda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramonda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 274 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramonda 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 1,250,928 US residents.
Is Ramonda a common name?
We classify Ramonda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramonda most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramonda was 1969, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramonda is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ramonda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ramonda 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.