Holding steady.
Popularity of Onis since 1913
Babies named Onis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Onis's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Onis is a distinctive and rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913. Its peak year of usage was also 1913, and it has remained extremely uncommon ever since, with a stable trajectory of very low frequency. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a creative respelling of the gemstone name Onyx or a diminutive of Onisiforos, a Greek name meaning "bringing profit." Given its rarity, Onis offers a unique choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel from the early 20th century.
Onis is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1913. It may be a creative spelling or variant of Onyx, the gemstone name, or a short form of Onisiforos, the Greek name Onesiphoros meaning "bringing profit." Its usage has been minimal and scattered, with no clear cultural or linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Onyx, Onys
Sibling names for Onis
Names that share Onis's style, for a brother or sister.
