Total births
1,465
Girls' name · since 1893
Oneta
Oneta has 1,465 recorded births since 1893 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1922 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,465
- total births
- 1893–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1,465 girls have been named Oneta since 1893, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Oneta has been recorded 1,465 times among girls since 1893, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1893 to 1972.
- 1,465 total births
- 1893–1972 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,465 girls have been named Oneta since 1893, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1972.
- 1,465
- total births
- 1893–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Oneta was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
68 babies were named Oneta in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Oneta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Oneta splits its recorded history at 1931: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1893 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 68 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Oneta at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1893
Oneta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–1972
- Peak year (1922)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Oneta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Oneta's strongest decade.
502 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Oneta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 22
1890s
22 births
- 1900s 72
1900s
72 births
- 1910s
1910s
344 births
- 1920s
1920s
502 births
- 1930s
1930s
273 births
- 1940s 137
1940s
137 births
- 1950s 83
1950s
83 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 502 births (34% of all-time use).
How Oneta 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 Oneta's total volume
Oneta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Oneta by state
Where Oneta concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 312 | 21.3% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 181 | 12.4% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 72 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 24 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Oneta's total US births 21.3%
Even split
312 of 1,465 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oneta? ▼
Since 1893, Social Security records show 1,465 babies named Oneta. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 68 births.
When was Oneta most popular? ▼
Oneta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 502 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Oneta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oneta are Texas (312 births), Oklahoma (181 births), Missouri (72 births).
How long has the name Oneta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Oneta since 1893 -- 80 years through the most recent 1972 data.
What names are similar to Oneta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oneida, Oneita, Oneda, Oneisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Oneta's data
- Oneta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (502 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Onetas (312 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 Oneta
Nearby Names Like Oneta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oneta
Oneida Girl
2,268 births
Oneita Girl
869 births
Oneda Girl
574 births
Oneisha Girl
251 births
Onesty Girl
#9890 189 births
Compare Oneta side by side: Oneta vs Oneida Oneta vs Oneita Oneta vs Oneda
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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, 1893–1972 (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. "Oneta: Baby Name Since 1893 - 1,465 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oneta. 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 Oneta 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.