Holding steady.
Popularity of Tonica since 1969
Babies named Tonica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tonica is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1969, peaking in popularity in 1973. Since then, its usage has remained stable but well outside the top 1000. The name may be a musical reference to the tonic note, or a creative spelling of Tonia. It has not been recorded in any top states, reinforcing its status as a unique choice with limited geographic spread.
Tonica likely emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic variation of 'Tonia' (a diminutive of Antonia) or as a direct borrowing from the musical term 'tonic', meaning the first note of a scale. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the late 1960s, peaking in the early 1970s, but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toni, Nica
Sibling names for Tonica
Names that share Tonica's style, for a brother or sister.
