How Many People Are Named Oneta?

Complete statistics for the name Oneta in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Oneta
Very Rare
1,465
Estimated People
1 in 225,256
1 in X Americans
1922
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,465 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 99

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arkansas 24
Indiana 10
Missouri 72
Mississippi 5
Oklahoma 181
Tennessee 5
Texas 312
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Oneta

How Many People Have the Name Oneta in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,465 people in the United States currently share the name Oneta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 225,256 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Oneta a Common or Rare Name?

Oneta is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Oneta Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Oneta are covered in full on the Oneta name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Oneta Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Oneta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Oneta is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Oneta Most Popular?

The name Oneta reached peak popularity in 1922, with 68 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Oneta Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Oneta across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Oneta?

Approximately 1,465 people in the United States share the name Oneta, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Oneta a rare name?

Oneta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 225,256 Americans has this name.

What does the name Oneta mean?

The meaning and origin of Oneta is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Oneta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Oneta are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Oneta most popular?

The name Oneta reached its peak in 1922, with 68 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,465
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 225,256
GenderFemale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1922
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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 for full details.