Onetta
girl nameOnetta entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2526 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2526
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3472 |
| 1920s | #3900 |
| 1930s | #3694 |
| 1940s | #4494 |
| 1950s | #4947 |
| 1960s | #6804 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Onetta are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Onetta alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Onetta in 2025?
- Onetta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Onetta most popular?
- Onetta peaked in 1915, reaching #2526 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Onetta with classmates?
- Onetta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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