girl's name
Lonita
loh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 464
Lonita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1989 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1942, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lonita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 80 |
| 1960s | 95 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 30 |
How Popular Is Lonita?
In 1989, Lonita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lonita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lonita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lonita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lonita
- English loh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Lonita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lonita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lonita
How popular is the name Lonita?
In 1989, Lonita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lonita a girl's or a boy's name?
Lonita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lonita?
Lonita has 3 syllables.
When was Lonita most popular?
Lonita peaked in 1942, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.