Tonia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tonia is a diminutive of Antonia, originating from Latin and meaning priceless. It evolved from Antonia and is associated with the Roman family name Antonius. The name has been used since the 20th century, reflecting traits of strength and femininity. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Tonia is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tonia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tonia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5780th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5236th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1717th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 662nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 282nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1183rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4741st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12951st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tonia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tonia"
Pronunciation
/ˈtoʊ.ni.ə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Tonia is a diminutive form of the name Antonia, which comes from the Roman family name Antonius. The name is believed to be of uncertain meaning, but it is often associated with the Latin word 'ante', meaning 'before'.
Meaning
priceless, of inestimable worth
Language Evolution
Antonia, Tonia
Historical Usage
Tonia gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine form of Anthony and Antonia, used in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Tonya, Antonia, Toni
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tonia is viewed as a classic yet modern name, often associated with strength and femininity.
Famous People
Tonia Kwiatkowski, American figure skater, Tonia Couch, British diver
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tonia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tonia"
"Tonia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7201st of 7552 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5780th of 10718 | 47 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5236th of 9107 | 46 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1717th of 9204 | 407 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 662nd of 12526 | 3,970 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 282nd of 19264 | 15,032 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1183rd of 27321 | 2,208 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4741st of 35406 | 448 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12951st of 30306 | 75 |
Regional Popularity of "Tonia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tonia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
95.54% 1477th/1546 |
82.13% 1278th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
64.51% 998th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.33% 564th/2227 |
33.66% 818th/2430 |
21.52% 614th/2853 |
25.19% 699th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.89% 261st/2937 |
10.48% 365th/3483 |
6.59% 232nd/3518 |
9.89% 400th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.21% 929th/3685 |
29.09% 1302nd/4475 |
24.66% 1281st/5194 |
26.83% 1695th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
78.00% 3574th/4582 |
74.90% 3868th/5164 |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
75.02% 5599th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tonia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tonia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.