Uvonka
A diminutive form of the Russian name Avdotiya, derived from the Greek name Evdokia.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Uvonka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Uvonka today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uvonka births was 1967 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uvonka. 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 Uvonka. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1967
5 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1967 SSA rank
#7,797
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Uvonka: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Uvonka 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 Uvonka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Uvonka
The name Uvonka has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak. It is derived from the Old Slavic root "uv" or "ov," which is believed to have connections to the word for "beloved" or "dear one." This linguistic association suggests that Uvonka may have been a term of endearment or a name bestowed upon a cherished child.
In the early medieval period, the name Uvonka was primarily found in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which are now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. It gained popularity among the Slavic peoples who inhabited these areas and was commonly used as a feminine given name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Uvonka can be found in the chronicles of the Premyslid dynasty, which ruled over Bohemia from the 9th to the 14th centuries. The name appears in a manuscript detailing the court of Vratislav II, who reigned from 1061 to 1092, suggesting that Uvonka was in use during this period.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Uvonka was relatively widespread among the noble families of Bohemia and Moravia. Notably, Uvonka of Přemyslovna, a noblewoman born in the late 12th century, was known to have borne this name. She was a member of the influential Přemyslid dynasty and lived during a time when the name was gaining prominence.
Another notable historical figure named Uvonka was a Benedictine nun who lived in the 13th century. She served as the abbess of the Convent of St. George in Prague, one of the oldest and most prestigious monasteries in Bohemia. Her dedication to her religious vocation and her leadership within the convent earned her a respected place in the annals of the time.
In the 15th century, Uvonka Poděbradská, a member of the noble Poděbrad family, was a prominent figure in the court of King George of Poděbrady. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the cultural renaissance that flourished during this period in Bohemia.
As the centuries passed, the name Uvonka continued to be used, although its popularity waxed and waned. In the 19th century, Uvonka Malá, a celebrated operatic soprano from Prague, achieved renown for her performances and helped to keep the name alive in the cultural consciousness of the region.
While Uvonka is not as commonly used today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich linguistic and historical heritage of the Czech and Slovak peoples, serving as a reminder of the enduring influence of the Slavic languages and cultures on the naming traditions of Central Europe.
People
Uvonka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uvonka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uvonka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uvonka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uvonka 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Uvonka a common name?
We classify Uvonka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uvonka most popular?
The single biggest year for Uvonka was 1967, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uvonka is about 63 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 Uvonka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Uvonka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uvonka 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 Uvonka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Uvonka 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 Uvonka 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 Uvonka?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.