Rolonda is a unique and distinctive given name, of African origin, particularly from the Mandinka ethnic group. It's composed of two elements: ' Rolle', meaning 'to bind' or 'tie together', and 'anda', meaning 'the end'. Thus, Rolonda signifies 'the binding at the end', symbolizing unity or completion. This name was popularized in the United States during the late 20th century due to its association with notable figures like Rolonda Watts, a pioneering African-American television journalist.
The name Rolonda saw its peak popularity with 70 births in 1994, after which it significantly declined, with only 6 births each in 2000 and 2001. The years 1965, 1968-1970, and 1972 had particularly high numbers of Rolonda births, while the majority of years had fewer than 20 births.