Oneida
Oneida is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
People of the standing stone.
Origin and history
Oneida is a feminine given name derived from the Native American Iroquoian tribe name, traditionally translated as 'people of the standing stone'. It gained usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, partly influenced by place names in New York. Though rare today, it remains a distinct classic name with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,268 babies in the United States have been named Oneida since 1880. It ranks #3697 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.2 %)
- NY (18.7 %)
- KY (9.4 %)
- TN (8.7 %)
- LA (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 287 |
| 1920-1930 | 425 |
| 1930-1940 | 222 |
| 1940-1950 | 181 |
| 1950-1960 | 170 |
| 1960-1970 | 210 |
| 1970-1980 | 237 |
| 1980-1990 | 153 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 102 |
| 2010-2019 | 34 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Oneida
- Oneida Nicole: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Oneida Nation, one of the original five tribes of the Iroquois Confederacy in present-day New York State.
- Oneida saw its highest usage as a given name in the United States around the early-to-mid 20th century.