unisex name
Nonna
NON-uh
- Origin Russian
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 118
Nonna is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 83% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1966 it was given to 7 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.
- Nonna is a name of Russian origin.
- Peaked in 1957, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1930.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nonna Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 20 |
How Popular Is Nonna?
In 1966, Nonna was given to 7 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 Nonna 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 Nonna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nonna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nonna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nonna
- Pronunciation NON-uh
Sibling Names for Nonna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nonna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nonna
How popular is the name Nonna?
In 1966, Nonna was given to 7 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 Nonna a girl's or a boy's name?
Nonna is used for both girls and boys. About 83% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nonna?
Nonna has 2 syllables.
When was Nonna most popular?
Nonna peaked in 1957, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.