Nona
Every Nona since 1880 — 16,708 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nona
Nona is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,725 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 16,708 American babies have been named Nona. Its peak came in 1950, when 360 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,725 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,506 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,857 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,432 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,518 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,138 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,869 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,418 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,898 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,064 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,420 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,994 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,442 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,285 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,094 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,329 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,252 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,325 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,268 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,076 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,723 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,336 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,920 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,060 |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,011 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,783 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,615 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,469 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,087 |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,379 |
| 1975 | 44 | #2,014 |
| 1970 | 82 | #1,313 |
| 1965 | 85 | #1,165 |
| 1960 | 168 | #794 |
| 1955 | 197 | #666 |
| 1950 | 360 | #424 |
| 1945 | 209 | #509 |
| 1940 | 243 | #437 |
| 1935 | 250 | #412 |
| 1930 | 302 | #391 |
| 1925 | 257 | #430 |
| 1920 | 251 | #421 |
| 1915 | 242 | #388 |
| 1910 | 135 | #339 |
| 1905 | 105 | #331 |
| 1900 | 132 | #285 |
| 1895 | 71 | #340 |
| 1890 | 72 | #293 |
| 1885 | 38 | #335 |
| 1880 | 31 | #280 |
Famous people named Nona
- Nona Gaprindashvili Chess player · b. 1941
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nona in 2025?
Nona ranked #8,725 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nona?
16,708 babies have been named Nona in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nona most popular?
Nona peaked in 1950, when 360 newborns received the name.
Is Nona a boy or girl name?
Nona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nona rising or falling?
Nona is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nona?
Well-known people named Nona include Nona Gaprindashvili (chess player).