boy's name
Onis
OH-nis (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 263
Onis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1968 it was given to 10 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 1919, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Onis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Onis?
In 1968, Onis was given to 10 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 Onis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Onis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Onis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Onis
- English OH-nis
Sibling Names for Onis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Onis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Onis
How popular is the name Onis?
In 1968, Onis was given to 10 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 Onis a girl's or a boy's name?
Onis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Onis?
Onis has 2 syllables.
When was Onis most popular?
Onis peaked in 1919, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.