unisex name
Onie
OH-nee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 2,063
Onie is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 87% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1997 it was given to 6 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 1918, when 70 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Onie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 151 |
| 1890s | 266 |
| 1900s | 283 |
| 1910s | 488 |
| 1920s | 414 |
| 1930s | 232 |
| 1940s | 147 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Onie?
In 1997, Onie was given to 6 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 Onie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Onie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Onie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Onie
- English OH-nee
Sibling Names for Onie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Onie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Onie
How popular is the name Onie?
In 1997, Onie was given to 6 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 Onie a girl's or a boy's name?
Onie is used for both girls and boys. About 87% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Onie?
Onie has 2 syllables.
When was Onie most popular?
Onie peaked in 1918, when 70 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.