Rionna
A feminine name meaning "good maiden, dutiful" or "little queen" of Celtic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 170 living Americans carry the first name Rionna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rionna today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rionna births was 2006 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rionna. 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
170
~ 1 in 2,016,202 Americans
Peak year
2006
17 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,520
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Rionna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rionna from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rionna 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 Rionna 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 Rionna
The name Rionna is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated as a variant of the Irish nameRíoghnach, which means "royal" or "queenly" in Gaelic. The first recorded use of the name Rionna dates back to the early 20th century, though it did not gain widespread popularity until much later.
While the name Rionna shares its roots with the ancient Irish nameRíoghnach, it is not directly derived from any particular historical figure or text. However, the name's meaning and association with royalty and nobility may have been influenced by the rich tradition of Irish mythology and folklore.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Rionna was Rionna O'Leary, an Irish-American actress born in 1920 in New York City. She had a brief career in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s, appearing in a few minor film roles.
Another notable Rionna was Rionna Green, a British fashion model and socialite born in 1947. She was a prominent figure in the London fashion scene during the 1960s and 1970s and was known for her glamorous lifestyle and association with famous artists and musicians of the time.
In the world of literature, Rionna Browne was an Irish novelist and playwright born in 1960. Her works often explored themes of identity, family, and the complexities of modern Irish society. Her most famous novel, "The Gathering," was published in 2007 and received critical acclaim.
In the field of sports, Rionna Jarrett was a Canadian basketball player born in 1985. She played professionally in Europe and represented Canada at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where the team finished in eighth place.
Lastly, Rionna Morgan was a British singer and songwriter born in 1990. She gained recognition in the early 2010s for her unique blend of pop, R&B, and electronic music. Her debut album, "Transcend," was released in 2015 and received positive reviews from music critics.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Rionna. While the name's origins may be somewhat obscure, its meaning and connection to Irish heritage have likely contributed to its enduring appeal and popularity in recent times.
People
Rionna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rionna 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
Rionna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rionna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 170 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rionna 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 2,016,202 US residents.
Is Rionna a common name?
We classify Rionna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rionna most popular?
The single biggest year for Rionna was 2006, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rionna is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rionna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rionna 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.