Holding steady.
Popularity of Oneta since 1893
Babies named Oneta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Oneta's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 22 |
| 1900s | 72 |
| 1910s | 344 |
| 1920s | 502 |
| 1930s | 273 |
| 1940s | 137 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Oneta is a rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1893. Its peak year of use was 1915, during the 1910s decade when parents often chose elaborate feminine variants. However, the name has never ranked among the top 1000 names and has remained stable in its obscurity, with very few births in recent decades. The top states for Oneta use are not available due to low numbers, but historical records suggest scattered use across the Midwest and South. Its etymology remains uncertain, possibly a variant of Ola or a feminization of John, but no definitive origin has been established.
Oneta emerged in the late 19th century as a rare given name, likely an elaboration or variant of names like Ola or Ona. It may also derive as a feminine form of John, though this connection is not firmly established. The name saw modest use in the United States during the early 1900s, peaking in 1915, but has since become uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Neta, Onie
Sibling names for Oneta
Names that share Oneta's style, for a brother or sister.
