Rhonda
Meaning: Where roses grow, rose island
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #125
Total births: 4,022
History: Rhonda peaked in the 1960s in Australia and became iconic through 'Help Me, Rhonda' by the Beach Boys — a song that every Australian of a certain age knows. Rhonda is also a quintessentially Australian name — you'd find a Rhonda at every RSL club in the country.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1968) | #94 |
| Babies named Rhonda in 1968 | 90 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,022 |
| Peak year | 1952 (412 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #21 |
| Years in records | 1952–1968 (17 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 37 spots |
Frequently asked about Rhonda
What does the name Rhonda mean?
Rhonda means “Where roses grow, rose island” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Rhonda?
Rhonda has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Where roses grow, rose island”.
How popular is Rhonda in Australia?
Rhonda ranked #94 in Australia in 1968 — given to 90 babies that year.
When was Rhonda most popular?
Rhonda peaked in 1952 with 412 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Rhonda a boy or girl name?
Rhonda is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Rhondas in registered births are female.
Is the name Rhonda rising or falling in popularity?
Rhonda has fallen 37 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #57 in 1963 to #94 in 1968.
How long has Rhonda been recorded in Australia?
Rhonda appears in birth records in Australia across 17 years — from 1952 through 1968.