How Many People Are Named Tonia?
Complete statistics for the name Tonia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tonia, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 16,244 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 20,315 people named Tonia living in the US, the name peaked in popularity back in 1971.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 55All 22,239 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: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tonia Through the Generations
Tonia has seen its peaks and valleys through the decades, reaching its highest point in 1971 when 1,431 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Tonia is 55, indicating a generation gap where only 2% are under 30, while 76% fall within the 30-60 age bracket. This trend suggests that Tonia is a name between classic and modern, with a declining presence in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tonia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tonia
How Many People Have the Name Tonia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,315 people in the United States currently share the name Tonia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,244 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tonia a Common or Rare Name?
Tonia 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 Tonia Mean?
Tonia means "creative variant of Tonia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tonia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tonia Most Popular?
The name Tonia reached peak popularity in 1971, with 1,431 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Tonia?
Approximately 20,315 people named Tonia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,239. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,244 Americans.
Is Tonia a rare name?
Tonia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,244 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tonia mean?
Tonia means "creative variant of Tonia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tonia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tonia are male and 100% are female.
When was Tonia most popular?
Tonia peaked in 1971 with 1,431 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.