Total births
1,786
Unisex name · since 1880
Onie
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,786 babies named Onie, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,786
- total births
- 1880–1997
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1,786 girls have been named Onie since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Onie has been recorded 1,786 times among girls since 1880, 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 1880 to 1997.
- 1,786 total births
- 1880–1997 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,786 girls have been named Onie since 1880, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1997.
- 1,786
- total births
- 1880–1997
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Onie was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
64 babies were named Onie in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Onie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Onie's SSA record in two at 1920 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 64, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Onie at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Onie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1997
- Peak year (1918)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 118 years of records
Onie popularity over time - boys
277 total births recorded since 1897 (Onie as boys' name)
Onie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Onie's strongest decade.
402 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Onie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 151
1880s
151 births
- 1890s
1890s
255 births
- 1900s
1900s
272 births
- 1910s
1910s
402 births
- 1920s
1920s
336 births
- 1930s
1930s
183 births
- 1940s 122
1940s
122 births
- 1950s 38
1950s
38 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 402 births (23% of all-time use).
How Onie 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 Onie's total volume
Onie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Onie by state
Where Onie concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 76 | 4.3% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 60 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 50 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 24 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 19 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Kentucky | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 16 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 10 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Onie's total US births 4.3%
Even split
76 of 1,786 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Onie appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Onie? ▼
1,786 babies have been named Onie since 1880. It was last recorded in 1997. The peak year was 1918 with 64 births.
When was Onie most popular? ▼
Onie was most popular in the 1910s decade with 402 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Onie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Onie are Texas (76 births), Mississippi (60 births), Georgia (50 births).
Is Onie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Onie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,786 births, and as a boy's name it has 277 births.
How long has the name Onie been used? ▼
Records for Onie go back to 1880, giving 118 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Onie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Onita, Onika, Oni, Onica, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Onie's data
- Onie's decade-level peak was the 1910s (402 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Onies (76 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 Onie
Nearby Names Like Onie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Onie
Onita Girl
1,162 births
Onika Girl
#9698 691 births
Oni Girl
275 births
Onica Girl
259 births
Onia Girl
92 births
Compare Onie side by side: Onie vs Onita Onie vs Onika Onie vs Oni
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, 1880–1997 (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. "Onie: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,786 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/onie. 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 Onie 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.