Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1971
Tonnetta
Tonnetta has 16 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 16
- total births
- 1971–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
16 girls have been named Tonnetta since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tonnetta has been recorded 16 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 1985.
- 16 total births
- 1971–1985 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Tonnetta since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1985.
- 16
- total births
- 1971–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Tonnetta was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
6 babies were named Tonnetta in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Tonnetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tonnetta's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tonnetta at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Tonnetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1985
- Peak year (1978)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Tonnetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tonnetta's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Tonnetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 11 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tonnetta? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 16 babies named Tonnetta. The most recent recorded year was 1985. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 6 births.
When was Tonnetta most popular? ▼
Tonnetta was most popular in the 1970s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Tonnetta been used? ▼
Records for Tonnetta go back to 1971, giving 15 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Tonnetta? ▼
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 Tonnetta's data
- Tonnetta's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Tonnetta
Nearby Names Like Tonnetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tonnetta
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 Tonnetta side by side: Tonnetta vs Tonya Tonnetta vs Toni Tonnetta 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, 1971–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tonnetta: Baby Name Since 1971 - 16 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tonnetta. 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 Tonnetta 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.