Total births
1,162
Girls' name · since 1899
Onita
Onita has 1,162 recorded births since 1899 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,162
- total births
- 1899–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Onita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,162 recorded since 1899.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Onita has been recorded 1,162 times among girls since 1899, 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 1899 to 1981.
- 1,162 total births
- 1899–1981 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,162 girls have been named Onita since 1899, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1981.
- 1,162
- total births
- 1899–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Onita was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
34 babies were named Onita in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Onita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Onita splits its recorded history at 1944: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1925 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Onita at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1899
Onita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–1981
- Peak year (1925)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Onita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Onita's strongest decade.
266 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Onita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 24
1900s
24 births
- 1910s
1910s
127 births
- 1920s
1920s
266 births
- 1930s
1930s
207 births
- 1940s
1940s
151 births
- 1950s
1950s
165 births
- 1960s
1960s
124 births
- 1970s 78
1970s
78 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 266 births (23% of all-time use).
How Onita 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 Onita's total volume
Onita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Onita by state
Where Onita concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 94 | 8.1% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 24 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Onita's total US births 8.1%
Even split
94 of 1,162 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Onita? ▼
1,162 babies have been named Onita since 1899. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1925 with 34 births.
When was Onita most popular? ▼
Onita was most popular in the 1920s decade with 266 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Onita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Onita are Texas (94 births), Oklahoma (24 births), Arkansas (6 births).
How long has the name Onita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Onita since 1899 -- 83 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Onita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Onie, Onika, Oni, Onica, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Onita's data
- Onita's decade-level peak was the 1920s (266 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Onitas (94 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 Onita
Nearby Names Like Onita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Onita
Onie Girl
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Onika Girl
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Oni Girl
275 births
Onica Girl
259 births
Onia Girl
92 births
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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, 1899–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Onita: Baby Name Since 1899 - 1,162 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/onita. 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 Onita 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.