Total births
499
Girls' name · since 1910
Zonia
Zonia has 499 recorded births since 1910 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1964 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 499
- total births
- 1910–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Zonia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 499 recorded since 1910.
Social Security Administration records show Zonia recorded 499 times among girls since 1910, 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 1910 to 2010.
- 499 total births
- 1910–2010 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
499 girls have been named Zonia since 1910, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2010.
- 499
- total births
- 1910–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Zonia was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
17 babies were named Zonia in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Zonia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zonia splits its recorded history at 1962: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1910 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1964 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zonia at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Zonia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–2010
- Peak year (1964)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Zonia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Zonia's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Zonia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 21
1910s
21 births
- 1920s 41
1920s
41 births
- 1930s 32
1930s
32 births
- 1940s 40
1940s
40 births
- 1950s
1950s
69 births
- 1960s
1960s
110 births
- 1970s
1970s
81 births
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 110 births (22% of all-time use).
Zonia by state
Where Zonia concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.2% |
California share of Zonia's total US births 4.4%
Even split
22 of 499 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zonia? ▼
Since 1910, Social Security records show 499 babies named Zonia. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1964, with 17 births.
When was Zonia most popular? ▼
Zonia was most popular in the 1960s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Zonia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zonia are California (22 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Zonia been used? ▼
Records for Zonia go back to 1910, giving 101 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Zonia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zona, Zondra, Zonnie, Zonnique, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zonia's data
- Zonia's decade-level peak was the 1960s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Zonias (22 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 Zonia
Nearby Names Like Zonia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zonia
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Zondra Girl
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Zonnie Girl
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Zonnique Girl
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Zonie Girl
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Compare Zonia side by side: Zonia vs Zona Zonia vs Zondra Zonia vs Zonnie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1910–2010 (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. "Zonia: Baby Name Since 1910 - 499 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zonia. 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 Zonia 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 June 2026.