Total births
62
Unisex name · since 1921
Onell
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 62 babies named Onell, peaking in 1934. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 62
- total births
- 1921–1944
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
62 girls have been named Onell since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Onell has been recorded 62 times among girls since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1944.
- 62 total births
- 1921–1944 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
62 girls have been named Onell since 1921, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1944.
- 62
- total births
- 1921–1944
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Onell was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
9 babies were named Onell in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Onell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Onell's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1929, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1934 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Onell at a glance
Last recorded 1944Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Onell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1944
- Peak year (1934)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Onell popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1914 (Onell as boys' name)
Onell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Onell's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Onell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 1930s
1930s
40 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 40 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Onell? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 62 babies named Onell. The most recent recorded year was 1944. Its busiest year on record was 1934, with 9 births.
When was Onell most popular? ▼
Onell was most popular in the 1930s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
Is Onell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Onell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 62 births, and as a boy's name it has 10 births.
How long has the name Onell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Onell since 1921 -- 24 years through the most recent 1944 data.
What names are similar to Onell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oneida, Oneta, Oneita, Oneda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Onell's data
- Onell's decade-level peak was the 1930s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Onell
Nearby Names Like Onell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Onell
Oneida Girl
2,268 births
Oneta Girl
1,465 births
Oneita Girl
869 births
Oneda Girl
574 births
Oneisha Girl
251 births
Compare Onell side by side: Onell vs Oneida Onell vs Oneta Onell vs Oneita
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1921–1944 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Onell: Baby Name Since 1921 - 62 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/onell. 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 Onell 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 July 2026.