Lonita
girl nameLonita entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2117 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2117
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4213 |
| 1920s | #4244 |
| 1930s | #3742 |
| 1940s | #3397 |
| 1950s | #4511 |
| 1960s | #4627 |
| 1970s | #7178 |
| 1980s | #9749 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Lonita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lonita alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lonita in 2025?
- Lonita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lonita most popular?
- Lonita peaked in 1942, reaching #2117 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lonita with classmates?
- Lonita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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