UK girl's name
Ronda
A feminine given name of Spanish origin meaning "wanderer" or "stroller".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ronda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ronda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3998, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Ronda is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ronda. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ronda ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Ronda.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ronda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3998
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ronda mean?
The name Ronda is derived from the Spanish word "ronda," which means "a patrol or night watch." Its origins can be traced back to the Latin word "rotundus," meaning "round" or "circular," likely referring to the circular path taken by night watchmen on their patrols.
Ronda is most commonly associated with the city of Ronda in southern Spain, situated in a mountainous region of Andalusia. The name gained prominence during the Moorish occupation of Spain, when the city of Ronda played a significant role as a fortified outpost.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ronda can be found in the 13th century, when it was mentioned in chronicles describing the conquest of Ronda by the Christian forces during the Reconquista. The city's strategic location and its imposing cliffs made it a coveted prize for both the Moors and the Christians.
In the 16th century, a Spanish woman named Ronda Zamudio was renowned for her bravery and leadership during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. She fought alongside Hernán Cortés and played a crucial role in the fall of the Aztec Empire.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ronda was Ronda Rousey, an American professional wrestler, actress, and former mixed martial artist. Born in 1987, Rousey was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, and she later became a pioneering figure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
In literature, the name Ronda appears in the work of renowned Spanish author Federico García Lorca. His play "Blood Wedding" features a character named Ronda, reflecting the name's deep roots in Spanish culture.
Other historical figures with the name Ronda include Ronda Ralston, an American actress and dancer born in 1924, and Ronda Jeffries, an American singer and songwriter born in 1935.
The name Ronda has a rich history, reflecting its Spanish origins and connections to night watchmen, fortified cities, and the cultural heritage of Andalusia. Despite its relative rarity, it has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, spanning various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ronda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ronda was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
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- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Ronda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ronda in the UK right now?
In 2001, Ronda was ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ronda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Ronda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ronda?
A feminine given name of Spanish origin meaning "wanderer" or "stroller".
How many people are called Ronda in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ronda across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.