Rondalyn is a unique and beautiful name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by the author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings for one of the characters in her novel "The Secret River". The name has no specific meaning or history attached to it, as it was invented by Rawlings. However, some people associate Rondalyn with the Latin word "rounda" which means "round" and the Celtic word "lyn" which means "lake". Therefore, some interpret Rondalyn to mean "round lake" but this is not a definitive meaning. Despite its uncertain origins and meaning, Rondalyn remains a distinctive and charming name that stands out from more common names.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Rondalyn in the United States from 1955 to 1990. It is interesting to observe the fluctuations in popularity over this time period.
From 1955 to 1972, there was a range of 5 to 11 births each year, with some years showing an increase and others a decrease. For example, the number of births rose from 5 in 1955 to 11 in 1957, but then decreased to 9 in 1958.
After 1972, there was another peak in popularity with 8 births in 1974. However, after this year, the number of births began to decline consistently until reaching a low point of 5 births in both 1990 and 1977.
Overall, despite some fluctuations in popularity over time, Rondalyn remains a relatively uncommon name in the United States with only a total of 136 births recorded between 1955 and 1990.