Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Oneida since 1887
Babies named Oneida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 24 |
| 1900s | 67 |
| 1910s | 287 |
| 1920s | 425 |
| 1930s | 222 |
| 1940s | 181 |
| 1950s | 170 |
| 1960s | 210 |
| 1970s | 237 |
| 1980s | 153 |
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Oneida is a name with deep cultural roots, derived from the Oneida people of the Iroquois Confederacy. The name saw its peak usage in the United States in 1919, when it ranked 1164th for girls. However, its popularity has been in decline since 1995, when it last appeared in national records. The name has never been widely adopted, but it carries a distinct connection to Native American heritage. Because it is a tribal name, it may be chosen by families with ties to the Oneida Nation or those seeking a name that honors Indigenous culture.
Oneida is taken from the name of the Oneida people, an Indigenous nation originally based in what is now New York State. The name is believed to mean 'people of the standing stone' in the Oneida language, referring to a legend about a large stone that guided the tribe. The name was adopted in the United States after contact with European settlers and gained limited use as a given name, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sibling names for Oneida
Names that share Oneida's style, for a brother or sister.
