Total births
853
Girls' name · since 1971
Tonika
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 853 babies named Tonika, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 853
- total births
- 1971–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
853 girls have been named Tonika since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tonika recorded 853 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2000.
- 853 total births
- 1971–2000 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
853 girls have been named Tonika since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2000.
- 853
- total births
- 1971–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Tonika was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
55 babies were named Tonika in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Tonika's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tonika's full recorded timeline at 1985, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1999, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 55 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tonika at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tonika popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2000
- Peak year (1980)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Tonika by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tonika's strongest decade.
381 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Tonika births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
381 births
- 1980s
1980s
328 births
- 1990s 139
1990s
139 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 381 births (45% of all-time use).
How Tonika 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 Tonika's total volume
Tonika vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tonika by state
Where Tonika concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 49 | 5.7% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 38 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 16 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #5 | California | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.6% |
Illinois share of Tonika's total US births 5.7%
Even split
49 of 853 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Tonika appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tonika? ▼
853 babies have been named Tonika since 1971. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1980 with 55 births.
When was Tonika most popular? ▼
Tonika was most popular in the 1970s decade with 381 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Tonika most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tonika are Illinois (49 births), North Carolina (38 births), Virginia (16 births).
How long has the name Tonika been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tonika since 1971 -- 30 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Tonika? ▼
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 Tonika's data
- Tonika's decade-level peak was the 1970s (381 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Tonikas (49 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 Tonika
Nearby Names Like Tonika
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tonika
Tonya Girl
#6432 120,421 births
Toni Girl
#2151 100,198 births
Tonia Girl
#15453 22,194 births
Tonja Girl
6,989 births
Tonie Girl
2,908 births
Compare Tonika side by side: Tonika vs Tonya Tonika vs Toni Tonika vs Tonia
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, 1971–2000 (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. "Tonika: Baby Name Since 1971 - 853 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tonika. 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 Tonika 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.