Total births
72
Girls' name · since 1959
Tonnya
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 72 babies named Tonnya, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 72
- total births
- 1959–1973
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Tonnya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 72 recorded since 1959.
Social Security Administration records show Tonnya recorded 72 times among girls since 1959, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 1973.
- 72 total births
- 1959–1973 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 girls have been named Tonnya since 1959, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1973.
- 72
- total births
- 1959–1973
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Tonnya was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
14 babies were named Tonnya in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Tonnya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tonnya splits its recorded history at 1965: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1965 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tonnya at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Tonnya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–1973
- Peak year (1965)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Tonnya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tonnya's strongest decade.
44 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Tonnya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s
1960s
44 births
- 1970s
1970s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 44 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tonnya? ▼
72 babies have been named Tonnya since 1959. It was last recorded in 1973. The peak year was 1965 with 14 births.
When was Tonnya most popular? ▼
Tonnya was most popular in the 1960s decade with 44 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
How long has the name Tonnya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tonnya since 1959 -- 15 years through the most recent 1973 data.
What names are similar to Tonnya? ▼
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 Tonnya's data
- Tonnya's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (44 total births) through the 1970s (21) -- 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 Tonnya
Nearby Names Like Tonnya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tonnya
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 Tonnya side by side: Tonnya vs Tonya Tonnya vs Toni Tonnya 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, 1959–1973 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tonnya: Baby Name Since 1959 - 72 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tonnya. 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 Tonnya 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.