Loni Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOH-nee / ˈloʊniEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: light; Hebrew: my God is light
Historical & Cultural Background
Loni is often considered a diminutive or variant of names like Alona or Leona. In English-speaking countries, it has gained popularity as a standalone name. The name reflects a modern trend of using shorter, more casual forms of traditional names. It is sometimes associated with a cheerful and bright personality.
Trend Summary
Loni has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lonie
- Loniya
International Variants
- Loni (English)
- Lona (Spanish)
Famous people named Loni
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Fictional characters named Loni
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Loni was first seen in the United States in 1943. Loni has ranked as high as #799 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Loni has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Loni (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 42 |
| 1957 | 50 |
| 1958 | 56 |
| 1959 | 40 |
| 1960 | 47 |
| 1961 | 50 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 55 |
| 1964 | 49 |
| 1965 | 38 |
| 1966 | 44 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 39 |
| 1969 | 44 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1979 | 144 |
| 1980 | 325 |
| 1981 | 273 |
| 1982 | 262 |
| 1983 | 186 |
| 1984 | 162 |
| 1985 | 115 |
| 1986 | 101 |
| 1987 | 96 |
| 1988 | 105 |
| 1989 | 109 |
| 1990 | 73 |
| 1991 | 79 |
| 1992 | 62 |
| 1993 | 65 |
| 1994 | 63 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 15 |