About the name Ramona
The origin of Ramona is debated, and we couldn't confirm its meaning from a sourced etymology. A commonly cited theory links it to Spanish roots, with the meaning “Wise protector”. Treat that as a theory, not a settled fact.
Why we say this: we only state a meaning as fact when a sourced etymology (Wiktionary, with its references) supports it. For Ramona we didn't find one we were confident in, so we show the popular explanation as a theory.
It has a vintage feel. In 2025, Ramona ranked #733 for girls in the US, with 373 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1957. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Ramona were girls.
- US rank 2025
- #733
- In 2015
- #1072
- Babies in 2025
- 373
Popularity of Ramona, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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