Tonya
Peaked at #36 nationally in 1973, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1923, Tonya has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Tonya — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#36
in 1973
Current rank
#6590
in 2024
Years tracked
94
1923–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1923, Tonya reached its peak popularity for girls in 1973, ranking #36 nationally with 7,185 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5442 (2014) to #6590 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Tonya ranks #6590 nationally for girls, with 18 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,590 | 18 |
| 2023 | #12,082 | 8 |
| 2022 | #7,993 | 14 |
| 2021 | #6,147 | 20 |
| 2020 | #7,194 | 16 |
| 2019 | #9,067 | 12 |
| 2018 | #5,602 | 23 |
| 2017 | #5,650 | 23 |
Tonya — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1500
in 1974
Last ranked
#5885
in 1986
Years tracked
25
1962–1986
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1962, Tonya reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #1500 nationally with 35 babies given the name that year.
Tonya hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1986, when it stood at #5885.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | #5,885 | 7 |
| 1985 | #6,467 | 6 |
| 1984 | #6,256 | 6 |
| 1983 | #4,467 | 9 |
| 1982 | #4,209 | 10 |
| 1981 | #3,395 | 13 |
| 1980 | #6,180 | 6 |
| 1979 | #2,769 | 17 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Tonya most popular?
Tonya was most popular in 1973, when it ranked #36 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Tonya becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Tonya?
At least 120,847 babies have been recorded with the name Tonya in the US since 1923, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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