Total births
1,677
Unisex name · since 1881
Lonie
1,677 babies named Lonie in U.S. Social Security records since 1881, with the highest year being 1914. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,677
- total births
- 1881–1989
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1,677 girls have been named Lonie since 1881, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lonie has been recorded 1,677 times among girls since 1881, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 1989.
- 1,677 total births
- 1881–1989 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,677 girls have been named Lonie since 1881, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1989.
- 1,677
- total births
- 1881–1989
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Lonie was born in this single decade.
1914
Single peak year
44 babies were named Lonie in 1914 - its busiest year on record.
Lonie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lonie splits its recorded history at 1927: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1954 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1914 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lonie at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1914
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Lonie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–1989
- Peak year (1914)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Lonie popularity over time - boys
1,078 total births recorded since 1880 (Lonie as boys' name)
Lonie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Lonie's strongest decade.
352 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Lonie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 129
1880s
129 births
- 1890s
1890s
244 births
- 1900s
1900s
244 births
- 1910s
1910s
352 births
- 1920s
1920s
273 births
- 1930s 136
1930s
136 births
- 1940s 93
1940s
93 births
- 1950s 94
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 32
1980s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 352 births (21% of all-time use).
How Lonie 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 Lonie's total volume
Lonie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lonie by state
Where Lonie concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 66 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 61 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 51 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 47 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 37 | 2.2% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | California | | 5 | 0.3% |
North Carolina share of Lonie's total US births 3.9%
Even split
66 of 1,677 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lonie? ▼
Since 1881, Social Security records show 1,677 babies named Lonie. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1914, with 44 births.
When was Lonie most popular? ▼
Lonie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 352 total births. The single peak year was 1914.
Where is Lonie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lonie are North Carolina (66 births), Alabama (61 births), Texas (51 births).
Is Lonie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lonie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,677 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,078 births.
How long has the name Lonie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lonie since 1881 -- 109 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Lonie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include London, Londyn, Lona, Lonnie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lonie's data
- Lonie's decade-level peak was the 1910s (352 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Lonies (66 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 Lonie
Nearby Names Like Lonie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lonie
London Girl
#355 44,455 births
Londyn Girl
#305 27,245 births
Lona Girl
#7968 10,907 births
Lonnie Girl
#5300 6,995 births
Loni Girl
#7314 3,770 births
Compare Lonie side by side: Lonie vs London Lonie vs Londyn Lonie vs Lona
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, 1881–1989 (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. "Lonie: Baby Name Since 1881 - 1,677 Births, Peak 1914." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lonie. 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 Lonie 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.