Vona
A feminine name derived from the Irish word "vonan," meaning "little green meadow."
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Vona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vona today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vona births was 1918 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vona. 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
- • The typical person named Vona is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vonas were born before 1963.
People living today
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
1918
28 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1971 SSA rank
#9,612
Tracked since 1891
Popularity
Vona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vona from the 1890s through to the 1970s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 186 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vona 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 Vona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vonas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vona
The name Vona has its origins in the Hungarian language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Old Hungarian word "vona," which means "line" or "streak." The name was likely initially used as a descriptive name or nickname for someone with a distinctive physical characteristic or lineage.
In Hungarian folklore and literature, there are references to characters bearing the name Vona, although specific details about their significance are scarce. The earliest documented instances of the name Vona date back to the 16th century, with records indicating its use among both noble and commoner families in the Kingdom of Hungary.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Vona was Vona Gergely, a Hungarian nobleman and military leader who lived in the late 16th century. He is known for his role in defending the city of Eger against the Ottoman Empire's forces during the Siege of Eger in 1552.
In the 18th century, Vona Péter, a Hungarian poet and scholar, gained recognition for his contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of his time. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
During the 19th century, Vona Katalin, a Hungarian educator and advocate for women's rights, made significant strides in promoting educational opportunities for girls and women in Hungary. She established several schools and played a pivotal role in the early stages of the women's rights movement in the country.
In the field of politics, Vona Gábor, a Hungarian politician and former leader of the far-right Jobbik party, gained national prominence in the early 21st century. He served as the party's chairman from 2006 to 2018 and was a member of the National Assembly of Hungary.
Another notable figure with the name Vona was Vona Gizella, a Hungarian opera singer who achieved international acclaim in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She performed in prestigious opera houses across Europe and was renowned for her powerful soprano voice and exceptional stage presence.
While the name Vona has its roots in Hungarian culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly among Hungarian communities and diaspora populations. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply tied to the rich cultural heritage of Hungary.
People
Vona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vona 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Vona a common name?
We classify Vona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 852 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vona most popular?
The single biggest year for Vona was 1918, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vona is about 73 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vona 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.