Total births
799
Girls' name · since 1944
Tonna
Tonna has 799 recorded births since 1944 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1966 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 799
- total births
- 1944–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
799 girls have been named Tonna since 1944, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tonna has been recorded 799 times among girls since 1944, 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 1944 to 2008.
- 799 total births
- 1944–2008 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
799 girls have been named Tonna since 1944, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2008.
- 799
- total births
- 1944–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Tonna was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
33 babies were named Tonna in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Tonna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tonna's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1966 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tonna at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Tonna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2008
- Peak year (1966)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Tonna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tonna's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Tonna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 74
1940s
74 births
- 1950s
1950s
168 births
- 1960s
1960s
231 births
- 1970s
1970s
163 births
- 1980s 77
1980s
77 births
- 1990s 60
1990s
60 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 231 births (29% of all-time use).
How Tonna 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 Tonna's total volume
Tonna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tonna by state
Where Tonna concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Tonna's total US births 1.4%
Even split
11 of 799 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tonna? ▼
799 babies have been named Tonna since 1944. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1966 with 33 births.
When was Tonna most popular? ▼
Tonna was most popular in the 1960s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Tonna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tonna are California (11 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Tonna been used? ▼
Records for Tonna go back to 1944, giving 65 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Tonna? ▼
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 Tonna's data
- Tonna's decade-level peak was the 1960s (231 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.
- California records the most Tonnas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Tonna
Nearby Names Like Tonna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tonna
Tonya Girl
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Toni Girl
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Tonia Girl
#15453 22,194 births
Tonja Girl
6,989 births
Tonie Girl
2,908 births
Compare Tonna side by side: Tonna vs Tonya Tonna vs Toni Tonna 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, 1944–2008 (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. "Tonna: Baby Name Since 1944 - 799 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tonna. 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 Tonna 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.