Ravonda
Of German origin, a constructed name derived from elements meaning "magical advice".
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Ravonda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ravonda today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ravonda births was 1968 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ravonda. 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 Ravonda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
1968
11 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1978 SSA rank
#10,995
Tracked since 1959
Census
Ravonda in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 140 people with the first name Ravonda, which placed it at #47,034 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#47,034
National first-name rank
People counted
140
140 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
47.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ravonda
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ravonda is Black at 47.1%. The next largest groups are White (46.4%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ravonda described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ravonda at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American47.1% · 66
- White46.4% · 65
- Two or more races4.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.1% · 3
Popularity
Ravonda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ravonda from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 43 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ravonda 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 Ravonda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ravondas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ravonda
The given name Ravonda is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. It is believed to have its roots in ancient Greek or Latin, but the precise etymology is unclear. Some scholars suggest it may be derived from the Greek word "ravos," meaning "dark-colored," while others attribute it to a Latin root, potentially linked to words like "ravidus," meaning "greedy" or "rapacious."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ravonda can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in a medieval manuscript from a monastery in southern France. The reference is brief, mentioning a woman named Ravonda who was a member of the convent's community. However, little else is known about her life or the significance of her name.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Ravonda Fiorelli emerged in the city of Florence, Italy. She was a renowned painter and artist, known for her vibrant and expressive works that adorned churches and noble residences throughout the region. Ravonda Fiorelli's birth and death dates are uncertain, but her artistic legacy endured for centuries.
Moving into the 18th century, a woman named Ravonda Monteclaire gained recognition in the literary circles of Paris, France. She was a poet and playwright, renowned for her evocative and emotive works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Ravonda Monteclaire's exact lifespan is unknown, but her writings were widely celebrated during her time.
In the early 20th century, a remarkable woman named Ravonda Akinsanya made her mark in the field of education in West Africa. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1892, she dedicated her life to empowering young minds and advocating for equal educational opportunities for girls and women. Ravonda Akinsanya's pioneering efforts left a lasting impact on the region's educational landscape.
Lastly, in the mid-20th century, Ravonda Simmons gained recognition as a talented jazz vocalist and musician in the United States. Born in 1922 in Harlem, New York, she captivated audiences with her soulful voice and innovative interpretations of classic jazz standards. Ravonda Simmons' career spanned several decades, and she is regarded as an influential figure in the American jazz scene until her passing in 2003.
While the name Ravonda remains relatively obscure, these historical figures have left an indelible mark on various fields, from art and literature to education and music. Their stories and contributions serve as a testament to the rich tapestry of human experience and the enduring power of a name, no matter how uncommon or enigmatic its origins may be.
People
Ravonda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ravonda 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
Ravonda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ravonda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ravonda 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 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Ravonda a common name?
We classify Ravonda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 86 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ravonda most popular?
The single biggest year for Ravonda was 1968, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ravonda is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ravonda in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 140 people with the name Ravonda, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #47,034 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ravonda in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ravonda?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ravonda leans strongly female. 139 people counted with this name were female (96.5%), compared with 5 male bearers (3.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ravonda?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ravonda is Black at 47.1%. The next largest groups are White (46.4%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ravonda most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Ravonda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 47.1% (66 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Ravonda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ravonda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ravonda 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 Ravonda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ravonda 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 Ravonda 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.
How many people share the name Ravonda?
You can see how many people have the name Ravonda on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.