Total births
2,268
Girls' name · since 1887
Oneida
Since 1887, U.S. Social Security records show 2,268 babies named Oneida, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,268
- total births
- 1887–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Oneida is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,268 have been recorded since 1887.
Social Security Administration records show Oneida recorded 2,268 times among girls since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 2023.
- 2,268 total births
- 1887–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,268 girls have been named Oneida since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 2,268
- total births
- 1887–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Oneida was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
63 babies were named Oneida in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Oneida's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Oneida's full recorded timeline at 1956, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1887, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1919 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Oneida at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Oneida popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–2023
- Peak year (1919)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Oneida by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Oneida's strongest decade.
425 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Oneida births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 24
1890s
24 births
- 1900s 67
1900s
67 births
- 1910s
1910s
287 births
- 1920s
1920s
425 births
- 1930s
1930s
222 births
- 1940s
1940s
181 births
- 1950s
1950s
170 births
- 1960s
1960s
210 births
- 1970s
1970s
237 births
- 1980s 153
1980s
153 births
- 1990s 135
1990s
135 births
- 2000s 102
2000s
102 births
- 2010s 34
2010s
34 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 425 births (19% of all-time use).
How Oneida 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 Oneida's total volume
Oneida vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Oneida by state
Where Oneida concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 194 | 8.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 84 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 42 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 39 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 16 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 15 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 15 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 11 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Oneida's total US births 8.6%
Even split
194 of 2,268 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Oneida appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oneida? ▼
Since 1887, Social Security records show 2,268 babies named Oneida. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 63 births.
When was Oneida most popular? ▼
Oneida was most popular in the 1920s decade with 425 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Oneida most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oneida are Texas (194 births), New York (84 births), Kentucky (42 births).
How long has the name Oneida been used? ▼
Oneida has been recorded in Social Security data since 1887, spanning 137 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Oneida? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oneta, Oneita, Oneda, Oneisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Oneida's data
- Oneida's decade-level peak was the 1920s (425 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Oneidas (194 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Oneida
Nearby Names Like Oneida
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oneida
Oneta Girl
1,465 births
Oneita Girl
869 births
Oneda Girl
574 births
Oneisha Girl
251 births
Onesty Girl
#9890 189 births
Compare Oneida side by side: Oneida vs Oneta Oneida vs Oneita Oneida vs Oneda
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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, 1887–2023 (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. "Oneida: Baby Name Since 1887 - 2,268 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oneida. 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 Oneida 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.