Oneal Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-NEAL / oʊˈniːlIrish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: 'noble'; Gaelic: 'descendant of the noble one'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Oneal is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname O'Neill, which means 'descendant of Niall'. Niall was a prominent figure in Irish history, often associated with nobility and leadership. The name has been borne by various historical figures and has cultural significance in Ireland. It has also been adopted in various forms in other cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Oneal has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- O'Neal
International Variants
- O'Neill (Irish)
Famous people named Oneal
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Fictional characters named Oneal
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Oneal was first seen in the United States in 1889. Oneal has ranked as high as #794 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in Alabama, South Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Oneal has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Oneal (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 36 |
| 1917 | 35 |
| 1918 | 49 |
| 1919 | 39 |
| 1920 | 46 |
| 1921 | 44 |
| 1922 | 53 |
| 1923 | 52 |
| 1924 | 45 |
| 1925 | 50 |
| 1926 | 53 |
| 1927 | 56 |
| 1928 | 44 |
| 1929 | 56 |
| 1930 | 54 |
| 1931 | 57 |
| 1932 | 63 |
| 1933 | 50 |
| 1934 | 52 |
| 1935 | 63 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1937 | 56 |
| 1938 | 39 |
| 1939 | 38 |
| 1940 | 49 |
| 1941 | 42 |
| 1942 | 42 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1944 | 58 |
| 1945 | 43 |
| 1946 | 38 |
| 1947 | 37 |
| 1948 | 37 |
| 1949 | 43 |
| 1950 | 49 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 35 |
| 1955 | 36 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1957 | 38 |
| 1958 | 39 |
| 1959 | 39 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 26 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 24 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 13 |