Redonda
A feminine Spanish name referring to something round or circular.
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Redonda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Redonda today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Redonda births was 1959 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Redonda. 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 Redonda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
1959
6 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1971 SSA rank
#9,267
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Redonda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Redonda 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 22 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
Redonda 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 Redonda 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 Redonda
The name Redonda is believed to have its origins in the Spanish language, specifically derived from the word "redondo," meaning "round" or "circular." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term or a nickname before evolving into a given name.
The earliest recorded use of the name Redonda can be traced back to the 16th century in various Spanish-speaking regions, such as Spain and Latin America. It's possible that the name was initially associated with geographical features or objects with a round or circular shape, like islands, hills, or even architectural elements.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Redonda can be found in the records of the Spanish colonization of the Caribbean islands. In 1625, a small island located between Antigua and Nevis in the Lesser Antilles was named Redonda, likely due to its distinctive round shape when viewed from the sea.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Redonda. One of the earliest recorded examples is Redonda Pérez de Arce, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century and was known for her philanthropic work in the city of Seville.
In the 19th century, Redonda Rodríguez García (1823-1901) was a prominent Venezuelan educator and women's rights advocate who played a significant role in establishing educational opportunities for girls in her country.
Another historical figure with the name Redonda was Redonda Álvarez Santamaría (1888-1976), a Cuban painter and sculptor who gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive art depicting scenes from daily life in Cuba.
The name Redonda also appeared in the literary world with Redonda Gómez (1910-1994), a Mexican writer and poet whose works explored themes of social injustice and the complexities of human relationships.
In the field of music, Redonda Ramos (1929-2016) was a renowned Chilean folk singer and songwriter who helped preserve and promote the traditional music of her country through her performances and recordings.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Redonda, showcasing its presence across various cultures, time periods, and professions.
People
Redonda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Redonda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Redonda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Redonda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Redonda 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Redonda a common name?
We classify Redonda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Redonda most popular?
The single biggest year for Redonda was 1959, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Redonda is about 62 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 Redonda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Redonda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Redonda 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 Redonda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Redonda 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 Redonda 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 have the name Redonda?
See how many people have the name Redonda on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.