How Many People Are Named Tonesha?

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

Tonesha
Very Rare
American

Tonesha is a very rare female name, with only 350 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 943,593 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 23 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.

~350
Living in US
1 in 943,593
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

569
Worldwide Bearers
#609,814
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
350
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇬🇾 Guyana
5
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
4
🇦🇮 Anguilla
1
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇬🇩 Grenada
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
350 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
60
Would be under 30 (17%)
299
Would be 30–60 (83%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 359 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
59

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

📜 Tonesha Through the Generations

Tonesha has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1991, when 23 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 350 individuals named Tonesha living in the country, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that Tonesha is a name favored by parents of a certain generation, with fewer younger and older individuals bearing the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 10

✨ Similar Names to Tonesha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tonesha's American roots

📄 About the Name Tonesha

How Many People Have the Name Tonesha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 350 people in the United States currently share the name Tonesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 943,593 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tonesha a Common or Rare Name?

Tonesha is classified as Very 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 Tonesha Mean?

Tonesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tonesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Tonesha Most Popular?

The name Tonesha reached peak popularity in 1991, with 23 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 Tonesha?

Approximately 350 people named Tonesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 359. That works out to roughly 1 in 943,593 Americans.

Is Tonesha a rare name?

Tonesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 943,593 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tonesha mean?

Tonesha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Tonesha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tonesha are male and 100% are female.

When was Tonesha most popular?

Tonesha peaked in 1991 with 23 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 US350
All-Time Births359
1 in X1 in 943,593
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1991
World Rank#609,814
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.