Ramona Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ramona is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ramona?
Ramona is spelled R-A-M-O-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Ramona at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ramona is commonly understood to be the feminine form of Ramon, a Spanish form of Raymond, which means “wise protector.”
- Origin
- Ramona is derived from the Spanish masculine name Ramon, which itself is a form of the Germanic name Raymond.
- Pronunciation
- ra-MOH-na · 3 syllables
Ramona Popularity in 2025
Rank#733
Recorded Births373
- Girls usage rose 37 places to #733 and recorded 7 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ramona Mean?
Ramona is commonly understood to be the feminine form of Ramon, a Spanish form of Raymond, which means “wise protector.”
Origin: Ramona is derived from the Spanish masculine name Ramon, which itself is a form of the Germanic name Raymond. The name Ramona is used in Spanish and English-speaking contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Ramona?
Pronunciationra-MOH-na
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Ramona?
- History
- The feminine form Ramona has been used in various cultures influenced by Spanish and English naming traditions, with documented appearance in literature and records primarily since the 19th century.
Ramona Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 373 | #733 |
| 2024 | Girls | 366 | #770 |
| 2023 | Girls | 356 | #790 |
| 2022 | Girls | 361 | #787 |
| 2021 | Girls | 356 | #793 |
| 2020 | Girls | 337 | #803 |
| 2019 | Girls | 335 | #817 |
| 2018 | Girls | 323 | #839 |
| 2017 | Girls | 303 | #890 |
| 2016 | Girls | 288 | #949 |
| 2015 | Girls | 246 | #1,068 |
| 2014 | Girls | 237 | #1,079 |
| 2013 | Girls | 199 | #1,203 |
| 2012 | Girls | 200 | #1,214 |
| 2011 | Girls | 175 | #1,329 |
| 2010 | Girls | 126 | #1,678 |
| 2009 | Girls | 108 | #1,934 |
| 2008 | Girls | 116 | #1,844 |
| 2007 | Girls | 95 | #2,117 |
| 2006 | Girls | 82 | #2,308 |
| 2005 | Girls | 88 | #2,106 |
| 2004 | Girls | 76 | #2,286 |
| 2003 | Girls | 82 | #2,125 |
| 2002 | Girls | 78 | #2,142 |
When Was Ramona Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1928 · Girls
2,239 recorded births
National rank #117
1929 · Girls
2,036 recorded births
National rank #120
1957 · Girls
1,717 recorded births
National rank #202
1959 · Girls
1,647 recorded births
National rank #205
Where Ramona Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #182 | 8 |
| OR | #320 | 11 |
| WI | #364 | 14 |
| AZ | #388 | 17 |
| WA | #390 | 18 |
| MO | #442 | 13 |
| MN | #459 | 11 |
| CO | #497 | 11 |