How Many People Are Named Tonita?
Complete statistics for the name Tonita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tonita is a rare female name, with only 875 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 377,080 Americans. The majority of those named Tonita are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 1,102 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: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tonita Through the Generations
Tonita has seen its peak popularity in 1965 with 50 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence, neither fading nor rising dramatically. With an average age of 62, Tonita is predominantly found among the older generation, with 549 individuals over 60 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't disappearing, it's also not gaining new adherents among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tonita's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Tonita
How Many People Have the Name Tonita?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 875 people in the United States currently share the name Tonita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 377,080 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tonita a Common or Rare Name?
Tonita 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 Tonita Mean?
Tonita means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tonita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tonita Most Popular?
The name Tonita reached peak popularity in 1965, with 50 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 Tonita?
Approximately 875 people named Tonita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,102. That works out to roughly 1 in 377,080 Americans.
Is Tonita a rare name?
Tonita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 377,080 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tonita mean?
Tonita means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Tonita more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tonita are male and 100% are female.
When was Tonita most popular?
Tonita peaked in 1965 with 50 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.