Tonja
girl nameTonja entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #407 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#407
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3168 |
| 1950s | #1561 |
| 1960s | #571 |
| 1970s | #791 |
| 1980s | #2613 |
| 1990s | #8157 |
| 2000s | #10834 |
Living bearers
About 6,400 people named Tonja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tonja alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tonja in 2025?
- Tonja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tonja most popular?
- Tonja peaked in 1967, reaching #407 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tonja with classmates?
- Tonja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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