Rhonda

Rhonda is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. It is commonly linked to the Welsh place name Rhondda Valley and to the River Rhondda, and its use spread to English-speaking countries in the 20th century.

In the United States, the name Rhonda was most popular in the mid-20th century, with peak usage in the 1950s and 1960s, after which its popularity declined. The name is still given, but it is considerably less common today than at its height.

Notable people named Rhonda include Rhonda Byrne, an Australian author best known for The Secret; Rhonda Fleming, an American film actress known for appearances in mid-20th-century cinema; Rhonda Vincent, an American bluegrass singer and musician; and Rhonda Shear, an American actress and television host. These examples illustrate the name’s use across diverse fields and its prominence in certain eras.

Rhonda as a given name reflects broader naming trends, with a formation and popularity pattern that aligns with mid-20th-century American and English-speaking preferences.