Onnie
Onnie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Varies by root name; often derived from Owen ('noble' or 'youth') or Honora ('honor').
Origin and history
Onnie is historically an English diminutive or nickname, often originating as a pet form of names such as Owen, Ona, or Honora. It was used occasionally in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States as a given name for both boys and girls. Today, it is extremely rare in modern American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
657 babies in the United States have been named Onnie since 1880. It ranks #4019 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MI (23.1 %)
- AL (19.2 %)
- NC (19.2 %)
- NY (19.2 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 129 |
| 1920-1930 | 138 |
| 1930-1940 | 117 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 72 |
| 1960-1970 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 30 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Most historical records of Onnie as a standalone given name in the United States date to the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- While used for males as a variant of Owen or Alonso, Onnie was also historically given to females as a short form of Honora or Ona.