How Many People Are Named Loney?

Complete statistics for the name Loney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Loney
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Loney is a very rare name, with only 123 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,681,245 Americans. The majority of folks named Loney are over 60, with most born in 1915.

~3,409
Living in US
1 in 97,228
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Lona
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Mysterious
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,299
Worldwide Bearers
#155,464
Global Rank
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,523
🇺🇸 United States
447
🇵🇭 Philippines
147
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
47
🇮🇳 India
29
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
14
🇹🇿 Tanzania
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
8
🇲🇾 Malaysia
8
🇨🇦 Canada
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
115 (93%)
♀ Female
8 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 101
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
41
Would be 30–60 (5%)
744
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 785 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
88
Modern Appeal
12
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Loney Through the Generations

Loney has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. With only 785 total births recorded since the dawn of record-keeping, it's clear that Loney isn't a name you hear every day. Born in the early 20th century, the peak year for Loney was 1915 when 33 babies were given this unique moniker. Fast forward to today, and the name remains stable, with a significant portion of those named Loney being over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 6
Texas 6
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Loney

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Loney's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Loney

How Many People Have the Name Loney?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,409 people in the United States currently share the name Loney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 97,228 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Loney a Common or Rare Name?

Loney is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Loney Mean?

Loney means "creative variant of Lona" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Loney in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Loney Most Popular?

The name Loney reached peak popularity in 1915, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Loney?

Approximately 3,409 people named Loney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,409. That works out to roughly 1 in 97,228 Americans.

Is Loney a rare name?

Loney is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 97,228 Americans has this name.

What does the name Loney mean?

Loney means "creative variant of Lona" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Loney more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Loney are male and 7% are female.

When was Loney most popular?

Loney peaked in 1915 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,409
All-Time Births3,409
1 in X1 in 97,228
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1915
World Rank#155,464
Male %93%
Female %7%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.