Total births
632
Girls' name · since 1946
Tondra
Since 1946, U.S. Social Security records show 632 babies named Tondra, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 632
- total births
- 1946–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Tondra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 632 have been recorded since 1946.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tondra has been recorded 632 times among girls since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 1996.
- 632 total births
- 1946–1996 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
632 girls have been named Tondra since 1946, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1996.
- 632
- total births
- 1946–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Tondra was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
41 babies were named Tondra in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Tondra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tondra's SSA record in two at 1972 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 1951, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tondra at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Tondra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–1996
- Peak year (1970)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Tondra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tondra's strongest decade.
249 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Tondra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 36
1950s
36 births
- 1960s
1960s
249 births
- 1970s
1970s
230 births
- 1980s 79
1980s
79 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 249 births (39% of all-time use).
How Tondra 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 Tondra's total volume
Tondra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tondra by state
Where Tondra concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Ohio share of Tondra's total US births 1.6%
Even split
10 of 632 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tondra? ▼
Tondra has been given to 632 babies in the U.S. since 1946, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 41 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Tondra most popular? ▼
Tondra was most popular in the 1960s decade with 249 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Tondra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tondra are Ohio (10 births), Tennessee (7 births), Mississippi (6 births).
How long has the name Tondra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tondra since 1946 -- 51 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Tondra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tonya, Toni, Tonia, Tonja, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tondra's data
- Tondra's decade-level peak was the 1960s (249 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Tondras (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Tondra
Nearby Names Like Tondra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tondra
Tonya Girl
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Toni Girl
#2151 100,198 births
Tonia Girl
#15453 22,194 births
Tonja Girl
6,989 births
Tonie Girl
2,908 births
Compare Tondra side by side: Tondra vs Tonya Tondra vs Toni Tondra vs Tonia
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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, 1946–1996 (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. "Tondra: Baby Name Since 1946 - 632 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tondra. 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 Tondra 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.