Total births
1,393
Girls' name · since 1914
Remona
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 1,393 babies named Remona, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,393
- total births
- 1914–1991
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Remona is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,393 have been recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Remona has been recorded 1,393 times among girls since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1991.
- 1,393 total births
- 1914–1991 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,393 girls have been named Remona since 1914, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1991.
- 1,393
- total births
- 1914–1991
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Remona was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
42 babies were named Remona in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Remona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Remona's full recorded timeline at 1956, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1914, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1965 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Remona at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Remona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1991
- Peak year (1965)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Remona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Remona's strongest decade.
335 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Remona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1920s 62
1920s
62 births
- 1930s
1930s
261 births
- 1940s
1940s
180 births
- 1950s
1950s
300 births
- 1960s
1960s
335 births
- 1970s
1970s
172 births
- 1980s 55
1980s
55 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 335 births (24% of all-time use).
How Remona compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Remona's total volume
Remona vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Remona by state
Where Remona concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 33 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #5 | West Virginia | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.4% |
North Carolina share of Remona's total US births 2.4%
Even split
33 of 1,393 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Remona? ▼
1,393 babies have been named Remona since 1914. It was last recorded in 1991. The peak year was 1965 with 42 births.
When was Remona most popular? ▼
Remona was most popular in the 1960s decade with 335 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Remona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Remona are North Carolina (33 births), Tennessee (15 births), Alabama (11 births).
How long has the name Remona been used? ▼
Remona has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 78 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Remona? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Remi, Remington, Remy, Rema, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Remona's data
- Remona's decade-level peak was the 1960s (335 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Remonas (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Remona
Nearby Names Like Remona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Remona
Remi Girl
#145 22,881 births
Remington Girl
#516 10,118 births
Remy Girl
#681 8,262 births
Rema Girl
#13550 1,207 births
Remedy Girl
#2281 887 births
Compare Remona side by side: Remona vs Remi Remona vs Remington Remona vs Remy
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Remona: Baby Name Since 1914 - 1,393 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/remona. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Remona draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.