Holding steady.
Popularity of Onie since 1880
Babies named Onie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Onie's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 151 | 0 |
| 1890s | 255 | 11 |
| 1900s | 272 | 11 |
| 1910s | 402 | 86 |
| 1920s | 336 | 78 |
| 1930s | 183 | 49 |
| 1940s | 122 | 25 |
| 1950s | 38 | 17 |
| 1960s | 10 | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Onie is a rare name that saw its peak usage in the early 1880s, with the highest number of occurrences recorded in 1883, according to U.S. Social Security data. The name has not appeared in the top 1,000 rankings for decades, and its trajectory has remained stable, meaning it has never experienced a significant revival. Although its etymology is uncertain, Onie may be connected to Irish roots or serve as a diminutive for longer, more formal names. Because it was most common in the late 19th century, it carries a vintage, old-fashioned quality that may appeal to those seeking a truly uncommon choice.
Onie is a name of uncertain origin. It may have developed as a short form of longer names such as Oona (from Irish úna, meaning 'lamb') or Veronica. It was occasionally used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, but never reached widespread popularity. The name has not seen significant use since the early 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nonie
Variants: Ona, Oonie
Sibling names for Onie
Names that share Onie's style, for a brother or sister.
