Total births
114
Girls' name · since 1963
Tonjua
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 114 babies named Tonjua, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 114
- total births
- 1963–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 96%
- born in that decade
Tonjua is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 114 have been recorded since 1963.
Tonjua has 114 recorded births among girls since 1963, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 1972.
- 114 total births
- 1963–1972 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 96% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
114 girls have been named Tonjua since 1963, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1972.
- 114
- total births
- 1963–1972
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 96%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
96% of everyone ever named Tonjua was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
59 babies were named Tonjua in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Tonjua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tonjua's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 18% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 82%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1964 peak of 59, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tonjua at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Tonjua popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–1972
- Peak year (1964)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Tonjua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tonjua's strongest decade.
109 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 96% of all-time use.
Tonjua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
109 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 109 births (96% of all-time use).
Tonjua by state
Where Tonjua concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 5.3% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 5 | 4.4% |
North Carolina share of Tonjua's total US births 5.3%
Even split
6 of 114 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tonjua? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 114 babies named Tonjua. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1964, with 59 births.
When was Tonjua most popular? ▼
Tonjua was most popular in the 1960s decade with 109 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Tonjua most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tonjua are North Carolina (6 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Tonjua been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tonjua since 1963 -- 10 years through the most recent 1972 data.
What names are similar to Tonjua? ▼
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 Tonjua's data
- Tonjua's decade-level peak was the 1960s (109 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Tonjuas (6 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 Tonjua
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tonjua
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Tonia Girl
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Tonja Girl
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Tonie Girl
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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, 1963–1972 (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. "Tonjua: Baby Name Since 1963 - 114 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tonjua. 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 Tonjua 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.