Tonia
Tonia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy.
Origin and history
Tonia is a given name of Latin origin, serving as a short form of Antonia or Antonietta. It gained noticeable popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century but has become rare in recent years. Etymologically, it traces back to the ancient Roman Antonius clan name.
Popularity in the United States
22,194 babies in the United States have been named Tonia since 1880. It ranks #989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- OH (7.6 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- TX (6 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 40 |
| 1930-1940 | 170 |
| 1940-1950 | 509 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,662 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,723 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,938 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,080 |
| 1990-2000 | 682 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 102 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Tonia
- Tonia Buxton: Television Presenter, Chef
Nicknames
Toni, Toni-Ann
Fun facts
- Tonia ultimately derives from the ancient Roman family name Antonius.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States between the 1960s and 1970s.