Ramonia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin roots.
Name Census estimates that about 245 living Americans carry the first name Ramonia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ramonia today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ramonia births was 1958 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ramonia. 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
245
~ 1 in 1,398,997 Americans
Peak year
1958
19 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1993 SSA rank
#15,181
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Ramonia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ramonia from the 1920s through to the 1990s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 111 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
Ramonia 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 Ramonia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ramonias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ramonia
The name Ramonia is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a highly advanced society known for their art, architecture, and cultural traditions. The name Ramonia is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "ramun," which means "evergreen" or "eternal."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ramonia can be found in a collection of Etruscan funerary inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions often included the names of the deceased as well as their family lineage and social status. The presence of the name Ramonia in these ancient texts suggests that it held cultural significance and was likely associated with longevity, endurance, or perhaps even the concept of an afterlife.
During the Roman era, the name Ramonia appears to have been adopted and adapted by the Romans, who had a deep respect for Etruscan culture and traditions. In fact, one of the earliest known individuals with the name Ramonia was a Roman noblewoman named Ramonia Claudia, who lived in the 1st century AD. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in Roman high society.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ramonia resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable figure from this period was Ramonia de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her involvement in the Albigensian Crusade and her efforts to protect her family's lands and interests during a tumultuous period in European history.
As the Renaissance swept across Europe, the name Ramonia gained further prominence, particularly among artists and intellectuals. One such individual was Ramonia Vasari, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her frescoes and her contributions to the design of several churches and palaces in Florence and Rome.
In the 18th century, the name Ramonia made its way to the Americas, where it was adopted by families of various backgrounds. One notable figure from this time was Ramonia Delgado, a Spanish-American landowner and rancher who played a significant role in the development of what is now known as the state of Texas.
Throughout history, the name Ramonia has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, each adding their own unique chapter to the rich tapestry of this enduring name.
People
Ramonia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ramonia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ramonia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ramonia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 245 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ramonia 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 1,398,997 US residents.
Is Ramonia a common name?
We classify Ramonia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 386 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ramonia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ramonia was 1958, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ramonia is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ramonia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ramonia 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.