Ronna is a female given name of Hebrew origin. It means "song" or "joyous song." In the Bible, Ronna is mentioned as one of King David's wives and the mother of Amnon, his eldest son.
The name Ronna has been used since biblical times but it wasn't until the mid-20th century that it gained popularity in the United States. Today, it is considered an uncommon yet beautiful name with a rich history behind it.
The name Ronna has seen a varied journey in terms of popularity over the past century in the United States. From 1926 to 1975, there was a steady increase in the number of babies named Ronna each year, with notable spikes in certain years such as 1942 (95 births), 1947 (123 births), and 1955 (152 births).
However, after reaching its peak in popularity around the mid-1950s to early 1960s, the name Ronna began a slow decline in usage. Between 1976 and 1998, there were fewer than 50 babies named Ronna each year on average.
Interestingly, despite its decline in popularity, the name Ronna has maintained a steady presence among newborns over the past two decades. From 2000 to 2004, there were between five and ten babies named Ronna each year. There was also a spike in 1985 with 25 births.
In total, from 1926 to 2009, there have been 4623 babies named Ronna born in the United States. This shows that while the name may not be as popular as it once was, it has still managed to retain a significant presence throughout history.