Loni
Loni is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
Sky, heaven, or fierce (depending on origin).
Origin and history
Loni is used as a given name with multiple linguistic origins, commonly associated with the Hawaiian word for sky or heaven, or as a feminine variant of Lonnie (derived from Alonzo or Leona). It gained moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today it remains a rare but recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,770 babies in the United States have been named Loni since 1880. It ranks #2877 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2011.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- NY (7 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 90 |
| 1950-1960 | 286 |
| 1960-1970 | 435 |
| 1970-1980 | 356 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,734 |
| 1990-2000 | 508 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 121 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Loni
- Loni Anderson: Actress
- Loni Love: Comedian, Television Host
Fun facts
- In Hawaiian, the root word 'lani' means sky or heaven, which inspired variants like Loni.
- The name saw heightened visibility in the U.S. during the late 1970s and 1980s.