How Many People Are Named Rhonda?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Rhonda

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 5,943 living people in the United States currently have the first name Rhonda. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 6,461 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #427 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~5,943CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)6,461Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#427U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year2002 (157 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~5,943
Historical Births (SSA)
6,461
All-Time Rank
#427
Historical Peak
2002

Key Insights for Rhonda

Estimated Living Bearers
~5,943 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#427
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
2002
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Male
88.3% Male · 11.7% Female
Recent 10-Year Trajectory
Softening (-19%)
2015–2024 SSA birth registration trend
Largest Estimated Population
California
~743 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Rhonda

Living Population Model
~5,943

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
6,461

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
5,381

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
24.8 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
2002

Highest annual total: 157 registrations in 2002.

Recent 10-Year Trend
declining (-19%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Between 2015 and 2024, Rhonda has experienced a 19% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Rhonda (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 2002 (~157 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201014412519
201114112318
201213711918
201313411717
201413011317
201512611016
201612110516
201711710215
20181139815
20191089414
20201049014
2021998613
2022958312
2023907812
2024867511

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
3/100
1950s
5/100
1960s
12/100
1970s
30/100
1980s
57/100
1990s
81/100
2000s
98/100
2010s
81/100
2020s
30/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Rhonda has been predominantly masculine (88.3% male vs 11.7% female).

Male: 88.3% (~5,703 births)Female: 11.7% (~758 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Rhonda

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Rhonda in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Rhonda appeared 5,381 times, ranking #452 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
5,381 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#452
Census Sex Breakdown
92% M · 8% F

Where Is the Name Rhonda Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~743 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~74312.5%
Texas (TX)~5479.2%
Florida (FL)~4046.8%
New York (NY)~3636.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~2384%
Illinois (IL)~2323.9%
Ohio (OH)~2143.6%
Georgia (GA)~1963.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 5,943 people named Rhonda are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 24.8 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Rhonda: 24.8 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhonda

How many people in the U.S. are named Rhonda?

Approximately 5,943 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Rhonda. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 6,461 birth applications for Rhonda between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Rhonda?

Rhonda ranks #427 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Rhonda comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Rhonda most popular in America?

The name Rhonda reached its peak historical popularity in 2002, when 157 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Rhonda?

Rhonda has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Rhonda?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Rhonda has been predominantly masculine (88.3% male vs 11.7% female).

Where is the name Rhonda most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Rhonda resides in California, with approximately 743 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Rhonda in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Rhonda appeared 5,381 times in census returns, ranking #452 in official 2020 returns.

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