How Many People Are Named Tonya?

120,847

people in the United States are named Tonya

1 in 2,772 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#604

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0361%

Of US population

Peak Year

1972

7,272 births

Trend

→

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: TAHN-yə
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Short form of ANTONIA. Its use was probably positively influenced by the name TANYA.

Related & Similar Names

LatonyaAntoniaDonkaAnticaAntonelaAntonijaTonkaAntonieTeunaAntonetteNiaToniToniaToiniAntoinette

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 51.1 years old

Young (<30) 2,505
2.1%
Adult (30–60) 104,770
86.7%
Senior (>60) 13,572
11.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1923 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Ohio 8,203
Texas 7,687
North Carolina 7,117
Georgia 5,901
California 5,595
Michigan 5,547
Tennessee 4,969
Florida 4,762
Indiana 4,738
Illinois 4,693

💡 Fun Facts About "Tonya"

  • 18 babies were named Tonya in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1972
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1923
  • Most popular in Ohio

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