Total births
359
Girls' name · since 1969
Tonesha
359 babies named Tonesha in U.S. Social Security records since 1969, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 359
- total births
- 1969–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
359 girls have been named Tonesha since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tonesha recorded 359 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2005.
- 359 total births
- 1969–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
359 girls have been named Tonesha since 1969, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 359
- total births
- 1969–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Tonesha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
23 babies were named Tonesha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Tonesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tonesha splits its recorded history at 1987: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tonesha at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Tonesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2005
- Peak year (1991)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Tonesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tonesha's strongest decade.
158 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Tonesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 52
1970s
52 births
- 1980s
1980s
118 births
- 1990s
1990s
158 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 158 births (44% of all-time use).
Tonesha by state
Where Tonesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 10 | 2.8% |
Illinois share of Tonesha's total US births 2.8%
10 of 359 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tonesha? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 359 babies named Tonesha. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 23 births.
When was Tonesha most popular? ▼
Tonesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 158 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Tonesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tonesha are Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Tonesha been used? ▼
Tonesha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 37 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Tonesha? ▼
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 Tonesha's data
- Tonesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (158 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Toneshas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Tonesha
Nearby Names Like Tonesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tonesha
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 Tonesha side by side: Tonesha vs Tonya Tonesha vs Toni Tonesha vs Tonia
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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, 1969–2005 (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. "Tonesha: Baby Name Since 1969 - 359 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tonesha. 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 Tonesha 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.