Total births
1,102
Girls' name · since 1911
Tonita
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 1,102 babies named Tonita, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,102
- total births
- 1911–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1,102 girls have been named Tonita since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tonita has been recorded 1,102 times among girls since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1999.
- 1,102 total births
- 1911–1999 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,102 girls have been named Tonita since 1911, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1999.
- 1,102
- total births
- 1911–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Tonita was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
50 babies were named Tonita in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Tonita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Tonita's full recorded timeline at 1961, 63% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 37% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1911, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1965 peak of 50 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Tonita at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Tonita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1999
- Peak year (1965)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Tonita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tonita's strongest decade.
249 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Tonita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1920s 33
1920s
33 births
- 1930s 95
1930s
95 births
- 1940s
1940s
107 births
- 1950s
1950s
142 births
- 1960s
1960s
248 births
- 1970s
1970s
249 births
- 1980s
1980s
152 births
- 1990s 60
1990s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 249 births (23% of all-time use).
How Tonita 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 Tonita's total volume
Tonita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tonita by state
Where Tonita concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 36 | 3.3% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 20 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
North Carolina share of Tonita's total US births 3.3%
Even split
36 of 1,102 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tonita? ▼
1,102 babies have been named Tonita since 1911. It was last recorded in 1999. The peak year was 1965 with 50 births.
When was Tonita most popular? ▼
Tonita was most popular in the 1970s decade with 249 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Tonita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tonita are North Carolina (36 births), New Mexico (20 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Tonita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tonita since 1911 -- 89 years through the most recent 1999 data.
What names are similar to Tonita? ▼
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 Tonita's data
- Tonita's decade-level peak was the 1970s (249 total births); usage has since declined to 60 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Tonitas (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Tonita
Nearby Names Like Tonita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tonita
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 Tonita side by side: Tonita vs Tonya Tonita vs Toni Tonita vs Tonia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1911–1999 (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. "Tonita: Baby Name Since 1911 - 1,102 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tonita. 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 Tonita 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.