Zondra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Spanish word "zonda" meaning "wind".
Name Census estimates that about 364 living Americans carry the first name Zondra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zondra today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zondra births was 1973 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zondra. 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
364
~ 1 in 941,633 Americans
Peak year
1973
22 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
2007 SSA rank
#20,567
Tracked since 1937
Census
Zondra in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 398 people with the first name Zondra, which placed it at #24,271 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
#24,271
National first-name rank
People counted
398
398 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
44.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zondra
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zondra is White at 44.0%. The next largest groups are Black (44.0%) and Two or More Races (4.8%). 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 Zondra 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 Zondra at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White44.0% · 175
- Black or African American44.0% · 175
- Two or more races4.8% · 19
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 3
Popularity
Zondra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zondra from the 1930s through to the 2000s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 134 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zondra 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 Zondra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zondras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zondra
The name Zondra is a relatively rare and unique name of uncertain origin. It is believed to have roots in various cultures and languages, but its precise etymology remains a subject of debate among onomasticians (name experts).
One theory suggests that Zondra may have originated from the Sanskrit word "sundara," which means "beautiful" or "lovely." This connection could indicate that the name may have been initially used in ancient Indian or South Asian cultures to describe a person of exceptional beauty or grace.
Another possibility is that Zondra is derived from the Dutch or German word "zonne," meaning "sun," or the French word "zonde," meaning "sin." While these etymological connections are less commonly cited, they could potentially trace the name's roots to European or Germanic origins.
In terms of historical references, there are no significant mentions of the name Zondra in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some records indicate that the name may have been in use, albeit infrequently, in certain regions of Europe during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Zondra can be found in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, primarily in parts of Central and Eastern Europe. These records often list individuals with the name, but little is known about their specific backgrounds or significance.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Zondra, though their fame and impact vary. One such person was Zondra Kemp (1907-1982), an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Broadway productions and films during the 1930s and 1940s.
Another notable Zondra was Zondra Wilson (1926-2013), an American civil rights activist and educator who played a pivotal role in desegregating schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1950s. Her courageous stance against racial injustice earned her widespread recognition and respect.
In the realm of literature, Zondra Vanian (1942-2018) was a celebrated American poet and writer, known for her evocative works that explored themes of identity, femininity, and social justice. Her poetry collections, such as "Echoes of Silence" and "Whispers of Resilience," garnered critical acclaim.
In the field of science, Zondra Moshier (1923-2005) was a pioneering American astronomer and computer programmer who made significant contributions to the calculation of planetary positions and the development of astronomical software.
Lastly, Zondra Mayrhofer (1931-2019) was an Austrian artist and sculptor whose abstract and minimalist works were widely exhibited across Europe and gained international recognition for their innovative use of materials and exploration of space and form.
While the name Zondra remains relatively uncommon, these individuals and their accomplishments have helped to etch its place in history, each contributing to the richness and diversity of its cultural and societal legacy.
People
Zondra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zondra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zondra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zondra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 364 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zondra 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 941,633 US residents.
Is Zondra a common name?
We classify Zondra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 472 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zondra most popular?
The single biggest year for Zondra was 1973, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zondra is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Zondra in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 398 people with the name Zondra, or 0.13 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #24,271 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 Zondra 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 Zondra?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Zondra leans strongly female. 391 people counted with this name were female (98.7%), compared with 5 male bearers (1.3%). 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 Zondra?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zondra is White at 44.0%. The next largest groups are Black (44.0%) and Two or More Races (4.8%). 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 Zondra most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Zondra in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.0% (175 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 Zondra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zondra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zondra 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 Zondra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zondra 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 Zondra 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 Zondra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.