Onnie
boy nameOnnie entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #928 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#928
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #936 |
| 1890s | #935 |
| 1900s | #1137 |
| 1910s | #1788 |
| 1920s | #2271 |
| 1930s | #2281 |
| 1940s | #2777 |
| 1950s | #2970 |
| 1960s | #3247 |
| 1970s | #4881 |
| 1980s | #7270 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Onnie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Onnie alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Onnie in 2025?
- Onnie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Onnie most popular?
- Onnie peaked in 1899, reaching #928 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Onnie with classmates?
- Onnie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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