girl's name
Chona
CHOH-nuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 62
Chona is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1973 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1972, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Chona Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 16 |
How Popular Is Chona?
In 1973, Chona was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Chona Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chona
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chona Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chona over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chona
- Pronunciation CHOH-nuh
Sibling Names for Chona
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chona — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chona
How popular is the name Chona?
In 1973, Chona was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Chona a girl's or a boy's name?
Chona is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chona?
Chona has 2 syllables.
When was Chona most popular?
Chona peaked in 1972, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.